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The Second Journey to the Moon
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?
To take pictures of the moon
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.
To land on Mars
To discover new galaxies
To orbit around the Earth
Question 2
What does the term 'leap for mankind' mean?
A physical jump
A small step
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.
A new dance move
A new sport
Question 3
What did the astronauts do on the moon?
They had a picnic
They planted a flag
They gathered samples and took pictures
Explanation. The Apollo 12 astronauts gathered samples, took pictures, and set up an experiment on the moon.
They played moon golf
They met with aliens
Question 4
What is different about the Apollo 12 mission from the Apollo 11 mission?
The Apollo 11 mission did not land on the moon
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.
The Apollo 12 mission was not successful
The Apollo 12 mission was manned by robots
The Apollo 12 mission was to explore Mars
Question 5
Why do we continue to learn from these moon missions today?
Because they are fun to learn about
Because we can find alien life there
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.
Because it's a school requirement
Because they help us prepare for a vacation to the moon
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