The Second Journey to the Moon
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
92
On November 14, 1969, Apollo 12 blasted off from Earth. On board were astronauts Charles Conrad, Alan Bean, and Richard Gordon. These brave explorers had a special mission. They were to collect rocks and dirt from a different part of the moon. This was different from Apollo 11, the first moon landing. With great success, they gathered samples, took pictures, and even set up an experiment. It was another leap for mankind in understanding our universe. We continue to learn from these missions today. Who knows what exciting discoveries are waiting for us in the future?
Question 1
What was the mission of Apollo 12?
A
To take pictures of the moon
B
To collect rocks and dirt from a different part of the moon
Explanation. Apollo 12 had a different mission from the Apollo 11, which was to collect rocks and dirt from a different part of the moon.
C
To land on Mars
D
To discover new galaxies
E
To orbit around the Earth
Question 2
What does the term 'leap for mankind' mean?
A
A physical jump
B
A small step
C
A significant progress or improvement
Explanation. In this context, 'leap for mankind' refers to a significant progress or improvement in our understanding of the universe.
D
A new dance move
E
A new sport
Question 3
What did the astronauts do on the moon?
A
They had a picnic
B
They planted a flag
C
They gathered samples and took pictures
Explanation. The Apollo 12 astronauts gathered samples, took pictures, and set up an experiment on the moon.
D
They played moon golf
E
They met with aliens
Question 4
What is different about the Apollo 12 mission from the Apollo 11 mission?
A
The Apollo 11 mission did not land on the moon
B
The Apollo 12 mission was to collect rocks and dirt from a different part of the moon
Explanation. The Apollo 12 mission had a different objective from the Apollo 11 mission, which was to collect rocks and dirt from a different part of the moon.
C
The Apollo 12 mission was not successful
D
The Apollo 12 mission was manned by robots
E
The Apollo 12 mission was to explore Mars
Question 5
Why do we continue to learn from these moon missions today?
A
Because they are fun to learn about
B
Because we can find alien life there
C
Because they help us understand our universe better
Explanation. We continue to learn from these moon missions because they provide valuable information that helps us understand our universe better.
D
Because it's a school requirement
E
Because they help us prepare for a vacation to the moon
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