Chris Hadfield — Questions and answers
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What famous song did Commander Chris Hadfield record while orbiting Earth?
Choices
- A. 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star'
- B. 'Space Oddity' by David Bowie ✓
- C. 'Rocket Man' by Elton John
- D. 'Fly Me to the Moon'
Answer: B. 'Space Oddity' by David Bowie
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How does the International Space Station get clean water for its astronauts?
Choices
- A. They send fresh water up from Earth every day.
- B. They collect water from passing comets.
- C. They recycle all the water, even perspiration and urine, for reuse. ✓
- D. They can make water out of thin air in space.
Answer: C. They recycle all the water, even perspiration and urine, for reuse.
From page 3
How many sunrises and sunsets does the International Space Station see every single day?
Choices
- A. Only 1 sunrise and 1 sunset, just like on Earth.
- B. 2 sunrises and 2 sunsets.
- C. About 8 sunrises and 8 sunsets.
- D. Approximately 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets. ✓
Answer: D. Approximately 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets.
From page 4
What kind of special research is done on the International Space Station because of microgravity?
Choices
- A. How to build taller buildings than on Earth.
- B. How crystals grow bigger and how plants grow without gravity. ✓
- C. Testing new kinds of cars that float.
- D. Practicing different kinds of sports in space.
Answer: B. How crystals grow bigger and how plants grow without gravity.
From page 7
What important things do scientists observe about Earth from the International Space Station?
Choices
- A. What kind of pets people have in their homes.
- B. If everyone is going to bed on time.
- C. Glacier melt, ocean currents, and climate change. ✓
- D. How many stars are visible during the day.
Answer: C. Glacier melt, ocean currents, and climate change.
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The International Space Station is called the largest peaceful international collaboration in human history because...
Choices
- A. Only one country built the entire station.
- B. Astronauts from many different countries work together there. ✓
- C. It's a place where astronauts compete to see who is best.
- D. It was built for fun and games, not science.
Answer: B. Astronauts from many different countries work together there.
From page 9
How did Chris Hadfield help more people on Earth learn about life in space?
Choices
- A. By only sharing his discoveries with other scientists.
- B. By keeping all his space experiences a secret.
- C. By sharing fun stories about brushing his teeth and playing guitar in space. ✓
- D. By writing very long and complicated textbooks.
Answer: C. By sharing fun stories about brushing his teeth and playing guitar in space.
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