Full moon, first quarter, new moon, and third quarter
100
Early astronomers used what to study the sky?
Their eyes.
100
Where did the rocket launches occur in Florida?
Cape Canaveral
200
How long does it take Earth to complete one full rotation?
24 hours
200
Why can you see the moon from Earth?
Light from the sun is reflected by the moon's surface.
200
In the 1600's, this name invented the telescope.
Galileo
200
Explain why Florida was a good location for the space center?
Florida has some of the fairest weather in the country.
300
What two things cause the seasons?
The tilt and orbit.
300
About how long does it take the moon to complete one rotation around the Earth?
27 days or about a month
300
What is a space probe.
A vehicle that moves through space.
300
What happened to Florida when construction on the Vehicle Assembly Building began?
Many people came to Florida to help with its construction.
400
Early Greeks named constellations after animals or people from stories. What are these stories called?
Myths
400
One kind of modern calendar is a lunar calendar. What is the lunar calendar based on?
The phases of the moon.
400
What do astronauts do on the International Space Station?
These astronauts conduct experiments and collect data.
400
Much of the technology used in our homes comes from the space program. These technologies are known as space _____________. Complete the blank.
Spin-offs
500
In the United States, an August day is usually hotter than a January day. Why is this true?
Earth's North Pole is tilted toward the sun in summer and away from the sun in winter.
500
What is one similarity and one difference of the Earth and the moon.
Answers will vary.
500
The first communication satellite was launched on December 18, 1958. It broadcast a message from President Eisenhower. Which type of technology on Earth is possible only because of communication satellite?
Cell phones
500
Ms. Nettler made a list of different jobs people have in Florida. Which of these types of jobs probably increased the MOST when the space program was located in Florida?
a. teaching b. deep-sea fishing c. fruit farming d. aircraft engineering