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 Systems to Explore the Moon and Mars 50 Flashcards |
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What are the primary objectives of exploring the Moon and Mars using robotic vehicles? |
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Exploring Moon and Mars helps gather data.
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Fill in the blank: The Pathfinder Rover landed on Mars in ___ as part of the Pathfinder spacecraft. |
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 1997 |
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True or False: The Spirit rover operated for over nine years before stopping communication. |
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False. The Spirit rover operated for six years before getting stuck in sand in 2010 and stopped sending messages. |
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What significant achievement did the Opportunity rover accomplish during its mission on Mars? |
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The Opportunity rover traveled over 35 kilometers and sent thousands of pictures back to Earth, remaining active for nine years as of 2013. |
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Riddle: I am a robotic explorer that roams a red planet, powered by sunlight. I analyze rocks and send images back to Earth. What am I? |
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 A Mars rover. |
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Fill in the blank: The Curiosity rover is designed to collect ___ data about Mars. |
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 Extensive |
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What is the primary purpose of Mars rovers in exploring the planet? |
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Mars rovers analyze Martian surface.
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The diameter of the wheels on Mars rovers varies. What is the diameter of the wheels for the Curiosity rover? |
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 The diameter of the wheels for the Curiosity rover is 45 cm. |
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True or False: Mars rovers are powered primarily by fossil fuels. |
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False. Mars rovers are likely powered by solar or nuclear power, though specific power sources are not detailed. |
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Fill in the blank: Mars rovers use _______ to send data, such as pictures and rock analysis, back to Earth. |
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 Radios |
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Riddle: I have wide wheels to traverse rocky ground, I collect soil samples but make no sound. I analyze rocks, searching for life's trace, what am I in this vast Martian space? |
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 A Mars rover |
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What advanced systems do Mars rovers utilize to analyze vaporized rock? |
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Mars rovers use special cameras to analyze vaporized rock in order to identify substances present in the Martian terrain. |
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following features is designed to help Mars rovers navigate sandy and rocky terrain? A) Solar panels B) Wide wheels C) Lasers D) Cameras |
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 B) Wide wheels |
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What powered the lunar rovers used during the Apollo missions? |
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 The lunar rovers were powered by batteries and electric motors. |
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Lunar rovers were essential for astronauts because they ___ on the Moon's surface. |
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 Provided mobility to move astronauts and collect rocks from different locations. |
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True or False: The lunar rover used in Apollo 11 was similar to those used in Apollo 15, 16, and 17. |
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 False. The lunar rovers were not used in Apollo 11; they were introduced in Apollo 15, 16, and 17. |
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Fill in the blank: The Apollo 17 rover, which is still on the Moon, was used in the year ___. |
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 1972. |
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What unique feature did the lunar rovers have to control direction without a steering wheel? |
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 The motors were switched on or off to steer the rovers. |
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Riddle: I have four wheels and can roam where there is no air, I help astronauts collect rocks without a single scare. What am I? |
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 A lunar rover. |
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What materials were used in the construction of lunar rovers to facilitate their transport to the Moon? |
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 Lightweight materials were used to reduce the weight of the rovers for transport. |
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How did the lunar rovers ensure stability on the Moon's rough surface? |
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 They featured wide wheels with shields to protect against dust and debris. |
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What are the primary objectives of designing a Moon rover? |
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Primary objectives of Moon rover design
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The Moon's surface requires rovers to have ___ wheels to navigate effectively. |
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 Sturdy, wide |
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True or False: The Moon has a significant atmosphere that protects rovers from extreme temperatures. |
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 False; the Moon has no atmosphere, which means rovers need protection from extreme heat. |
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What type of energy is converted into movement when a rover rolls down a ramp? |
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 Potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. |
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