Recycled Racers
This is a person who works to create and maintain technology.
Engineer
Yes or No: Arlington has been hit by an earthquake.
Yes
Name ONE of the rovers that NASA has sent to Mars
Sojourner
Opportunity
Spirit
Curiosity
Perseverance
This is the force that acts downward on an object, pulling it towards the ground.
Gravity
This is something created by humans to solve a problem.
Technology
This is the part of a car that connects the wheels to each other and the drive shaft, thereby helping the wheels spin.
Axel
This is the force that shakes buildings back and forth during an earthquake.
Shear
If a device has curved mirrors to increase magnification, it is referred to as a telescope. Without these curved mirrors, it is more commonly known as a:
Periscope
Why would NASA be interested in studying a place like the Empty Quarter?
This is a common story that many people believe, even though it might not be true.
Myth
What is a spoiler (for vehicles)?
A fin or small platform mounted on the back of a vehicle that helps keep it stable at high speeds.
Where is the safest place to stand in an earthquake? (But we don't stand there in school, because not everyone will fit)
A doorway
This technology uses lasers to survey the ground and analyze the topography.
LiDAR
This is the force of air pushing up on an object, helping keep it afloat:
Lift
True or False. You and your actions next year will decide whether or not you repeat Summer School in 2025.
True
Why are humans looking for ways to power vehicles that are alternates to gasoline?
Because burning gasoline is contributing to climate change.
What are Building Codes?
Standards and rules that construction of a building must meet in order to keep the occupants safe and comfortable.
This is the study and description of physical land features. Many remote sensing devices are built to evaluate this.
Topography
This is the force that pushes an object forward in flight, often provided by engines or propellers.
Thrust
The development of computers and electronics started during what major world event?
World War II
This is the concept that measures how well air flows around an object while it is moving.
Aerodynamics
What causes earthquakes?
The Earth's tectonic plates rubbing against each other.
What does LiDAR stand for?
Light Detection and Ranging
What happens if you drop two objects of different weights in a vacuum?
They fall at the same rate and will land at the same time.
What is the speed of gravity on Earth?
9.8 m/s2