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Solar System
Rockets
Rovers
Satellites
Remote Sensing
100

how many planets are in the solar system

8

100

(why) rockets have pointy tops

to reduce air resistance

100
(true or false) space rovers are equipped with tools and instruments for scientific analysis

true

100

Used to launch satellites into orbit

Rockets

100

(true or false) remote sensing involves physical contact with the object being observed.

false, remote sensing does not involve physical contact with the object being observed.

200

the order of planets in the solar system

1. mercury

2. venus

3. earth

4. mars

5. jupiter

6. saturm

7. uranus

8. neptune

200

(true or false) rockets take off at an angle

false, rockets take off vertically 

200

rover are used for?

1. collecting samples

2. taking pictures

3. planetary science

200

two satellite components

1. antenna

2. electric power system

3. payload

4. on-board computer

5. mechanical system

6. guidance and stabilization system

7. power source

200

3 things that can be detected with a satellite

  1. buildings
  2. water bodies
  3. vegetation
  4. mountain
  5. roads
  6. cars
  7. boats
  8. gases
300

the hottest planet

venus

300

two things that rocket can carry

1. people

2. supplies

3. satellites

4. other spacecrafts

300

(true or false) space rovers are typically controlled by astronauts on the planet they are exploring

false, space rovers are usually controlled remotely from Earth

300

a load / instrument that is carried by a satellite 

(can vary depending on satellite mission)

Payload

300
the definition of remote sensing
it is a scientific technique that helps us study earth without making direct contact with its surface
400

planets in the solar system with zero moons

mercury or venus

400

three rocket components

1. nose cone

2. payload system

3. guidance system

4. the body

5. the fins

400

three rover components

1. communication system "antenna"

2. navigation system "cameras"

3. electrical power system "solar panels"

4. mobility system "tires"

5. electrical power system "battery"

400

two main satellite types

natural and artificial


400

change detection can be used to detect changes caused by what natural phenomena? (give examples)

storms, earthquakes, floods, vegetation, volcanic eruptions,....

500

why is neptune blue

because of methane

500

the purpose of fins in rockets?

provide stability

500

example of rovers

moon rovers: Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle and Lunokhod

mars rovers: Curiousity Rover, Opportunity Rover

500

three satellite applications

1. telephone

2. television

3. weather

4. navigation

5. safety

6. space science