Quiz: QZ-20251105-60739

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QZ-20251105-60739

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International Space Station (ISS)

Difficulty: Level 3 - Medium

Questions: 10

Generated: November 05, 2025 at 05:08 PM

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Instructions: Select an answer for each question and click "Check Answer" to see if you're correct. Then view the explanation to learn more!

1 What is the primary purpose of the International Space Station (ISS)?

A) To test new propulsion systems

B) To serve as a space museum

C) To host international summits

D) To conduct scientific research in microgravity

Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The ISS is primarily used to conduct scientific research in a microgravity environment, allowing scientists to study the effects of space on biological and physical processes.

2 Which space agencies are partners in the ISS program?

A) NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, Roscosmos

B) NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, JAXA

C) NASA, ESA, CNSA, ISRO

D) NASA, CNSA, ISRO, ESA

Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The ISS is a collaborative project involving NASA (United States), ESA (European Space Agency), Roscosmos (Russia), and JAXA (Japan), among others.

3 How many modules does the ISS currently consist of?

A) 5

B) 15

C) 10

D) 21

Correct Answer: B
Explanation: As of 2023, the ISS consists of more than 15 modules, each serving different functions such as laboratories, living quarters, and docking ports.

4 What is the approximate altitude of the ISS above Earth's surface?

A) 200 km

B) 800 km

C) 400 km

D) 600 km

Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The ISS orbits Earth at an altitude of approximately 400 kilometers (about 248 miles), which is optimal for its operations and research.

5 Which of the following is not an experiment conducted on the ISS?

A) Studying the behavior of flames in space

B) Studying the effects of space radiation on human cells

C) Growing plants in microgravity

D) Testing new types of rocket fuel

Correct Answer: D
Explanation: While the ISS conducts a wide range of experiments, testing new types of rocket fuel is typically done in specialized facilities on Earth, not aboard the ISS.

6 What is the average time it takes for the ISS to orbit Earth?

A) 60 minutes

B) 45 minutes

C) 24 hours

D) 90 minutes

Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The ISS orbits Earth approximately every 90 minutes, traveling at a speed of about 28,000 kilometers per hour (17,500 miles per hour).

7 Which country was the first to send a human to the ISS?

A) Canada

B) Russia

C) United States

D) Japan

Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Russia was the first country to send a human, cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev, to the ISS in 2000 during the first long-term mission aboard the station.

8 What is the main source of power for the ISS?

A) Geothermal energy

B) Wind turbines

C) Nuclear power

D) Solar panels

Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The ISS is primarily powered by solar energy, using large solar panels that convert sunlight into electricity to support its operations.

9 How is the ISS maintained in orbit against atmospheric drag?

A) By using thrusters continuously

B) By changing its shape

C) By using magnetic fields

D) By periodic reboost maneuvers

Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The ISS is maintained in its orbit through periodic reboost maneuvers, which involve firing thrusters to counteract the effects of atmospheric drag.

10 How long is a typical crew mission aboard the ISS?

A) 3 months

B) 6 months

C) 1 year

D) 2 months

Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A typical crew mission aboard the ISS lasts about 6 months, allowing astronauts to conduct extensive research and experiments in space.

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