KBC Questions and Quiz, Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
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Question: Prior to 1957, what was the only satellite orbiting the earth?
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Correct Answer The moon is the Earth's original natural satellite. Satellites are described as objects that revolve around the Earth in circular or elliptical motion, and the moon revolves in this pattern.
Question: What two nations were constantly trying to better each other from 1957-1975 in and informal competition known as the "Space Race"?
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Correct Answer This competition involved efforts by both nations to try and explore outer space and artificial satellites. This competition also included vast efforts by both nations to try and send human beings into outer space and to see who could send the first man to the moon.
Question: Which of the following whirls around the Earth at 5 miles per second?
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Correct Answer The Hubble Space Telescope is named after Edwin Hubble (1889-1953). Hubble's Law (also named after Edwin Hubble) is a theory that suggests that there is a constantly expanding universe.
Question: What are the two most common ways that a satellite is launched into orbit?
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Correct Answer In order to save on fuel comsumption, rockets are aimed straight up and then shot into the atmosphere. Due to gravity, gases, and interference, this is the most effective method in allowing a satellite into space safely with minimal damage. Many countries are now sending satellites into space regularly with government support in an effort to learn more about our solar system.
Question: On October 4, 1957, what satellite was launched, becoming the first satellite to officially orbit the Earth?
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Correct Answer Sputnik was the Soviet Union's and the world's first Earth orbiting satellite. The battery in Sputnik lasted about 3 weeks before it died. Explorer 1 was America's first orbiting satellite. It was launched and orbited in 1958. Vanguard 1 was launched off the Vanguard rocket in March 1958 and at times had very poor signals and reception. Oscar 10 was the first phase 3 Oscar satellite to reach orbit.
Question: The path that a satellite follows is known as as orbit. While in orbit, the farthest point from the Earth is known as ____________ while the nearest point is known as the ____________.
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Correct Answer As the moon moves farther and farther from the earth in an elliptical motion, its farthest distance from the earth is known as apogee. At its furthest point, the apogee may be over 400 000 km away. At its closest point, known as the perigee, the moon and earth may be as close as 350 000 km away.
