The Space Race
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Kimberly A Van Horn
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What was the "Space Race"
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What was the name of the first artificial Earth satellite launched by the Soviet Union?
Sputnik 1
Sputnik 2
Explorer 1
Vanguard 1
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Which of the following was a significant scientific contribution of Sputnik 1?
It provided the first images of the Moon's far side.
It measured the density of the upper atmosphere.
It discovered the Van Allen radiation belts.
It conducted the first biological experiments in space.
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How did the launch of Sputnik 1 impact the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union?
It marked the beginning of the Space Race.
It ended the Space Race.
It had no impact on the Space Race.
It led to the first manned mission to Mars.
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What was the public reaction in the United States to the launch of Sputnik 1?
Indifference
Panic and fear of Soviet technological superiority
Celebration of a scientific achievement
Disbelief that it actually happened
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Why were animals sent into space before humans?
To collect space rocks
To test if they could survive the journey
To find new planets
To befriend aliens
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Which country sent Laika the dog into space?
France
China
Russia
America
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Who was the first human in space?
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Who was the first human on the moon?
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Which country landed on Mars and Venus first?
The United States
China
India
The Soviet Union
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