Science and Space Exploration
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Hey, did you know that science and space exploration are super interesting and really important? Science is like this big toolbox that helps us learn more about our world. Now, space exploration, that’s about going beyond our world and learning about the whole universe. Scientists use cool tools like telescopes to look at stars and planets way out in space. A while back, some folks even went to the Moon. We call those people astronauts. Today, astronauts still go to space, but they visit a place called the International Space Station. They get to do all sorts of experiments in space. There are some companies, like SpaceX, that have big plans – they want to send people to live on Mars. Who knows what we’ll find in the future? Maybe new planets or even life outside of Earth. And, guess what? Studying space actually helps us learn more about our own planet. We can understand our climate and environment better by looking at other planets.
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- What is the primary role of astronauts today, according to the passage?
- A. Going to the Moon
- B. Studying Earth’s climate
- C. Going to Mars
- D. Visiting the International Space Station
- What is the purpose of space exploration?
- A. Only to visit the Moon
- B. To learn about the universe and our own planet
- C. To find life outside of Earth
- D. To visit the International Space Station
- Which company is mentioned in the passage that has big plans for space exploration?
- A. Google
- B. SpaceX
- C. NASA
- D. Apple
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- People who travel into outer space.
- A. Scientists
- B. Astronauts
- C. Explorers
- D. Engineers
- An instrument used for observing distant objects.
- A. Rocket
- B. Spacecraft
- C. Microscope
- D. Telescope
- A place in space where astronauts conduct experiments.
- A. Mars
- B. The Moon
- C. International Space Station
- D. Telescope
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Multiple Choice Questions
- D. Visiting the International Space Station
- B. To learn about the universe and our own planet
- B. SpaceX
Match the Definition with the Word
- B. Astronauts
- D. Telescope
- C. International Space Station
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