Cards in this guide (19)
What Is Aphelion
It is the point where the planet in orbit is furthest from the
sun.
At what point does the southern hemisphere have the greatest exposure to the sun
The point where the southern hemisphere has the greatest
exposure to the sun is the winter solstice.
What type of volcano produced the caldera that covers most of Yellowstone National Park
The Yellowstone volcano is usually called a supervolcano.
What is the main purpose of the International Space Station
to conduct research and provide a platform for longer manned
missions into space
The temperature at which water vapor begins to condense on solid objects is called the dew point
Magma is thought to come from the upper mantle or inner core of the earth
Why can scientists not accurately predict where an earthquake will occur
They cannot determine which point along a fault has the most
pressure.
Which method regulates the temperature aboard the space station by reducing the amount of the sun's radiation that is absorbed
Why is the observatory aboard the International Space Station able to provide a better view into space than is possible from any observatory on earth
its not surrounded by thick atmospheres
How do astronauts and cosmonauts combat the degenerative effects of microgravity experienced on the International Space Station
excersising 2 hours a day
How can studies on the effects of microgravity impact citizens living on earth
findings can be ussed to help the aging live healthier &
live more active lives
What mechanism cleans dangerous trace gases from the air inside the space station
What simple seemingly ordinary instrument uses NASA's infrared technology to help provide hospital nursing staffs more time to devote to patient care
An ear thermometer uses NASA's infrared technology.
Which of these is a problem that technology cannot solve
Poverty
preventing young people from choosing to experiment with drugs
and alcohol
diseases
*Technology can solve all of these problems, unfortunately there
are still some idiot drug attics, but there will always be some
stupid people in the world (unless we purge them).
What is a true statement about the cost of technology
cost must be considered when designing technology
What is a satellite designed to allow humans to live in outer space
A space station is a satellite designed to allow humans to live
in outer space.
Was developed by NASA as a way to keep astronauts from overheating on a spacewalk and is now used by professional and collegiate teams to reduce the number of heat-related injuries
The big bear is an asterism true or false
Which step of technological design is represented by this situation Corn yield is analyzed for a new strain of high-yield corn seed for three years after its introduction.
