Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

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Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, Routine Interplanetary Violence, Chapter 18, The Marsh of Camarina.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What element does Sagan say motivated the space programs of the 60s and 70s?
(a) Nationalism.
(b) Scientific endeavor.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Brinksmanship.

2. What type of waves could be analyzed to demonstrate that there is intelligent life on Earth?
(a) Cosmic waves.
(b) Ultraviolet waves.
(c) Microwaves.
(d) Radio waves.

3. When did the belief that Venus was a "sister planet" to Earth become dispelled?
(a) The early twentieth century.
(b) The late nineteenth century.
(c) The mid nineteenth century.
(d) The mid twentieth century.

4. What space probe was an important part of Sagan's career, and passed by a major planet in 1976?
(a) Newton.
(b) Ion.
(c) Viking.
(d) Tesla.

5. CFCs are chemicals that is primarily hazardous to the environment in what area?
(a) The stratosphere.
(b) The biosphere.
(c) The lithosphere.
(d) The ozone-layer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sagan discusses in detail a theory that Saturn's rings are caused by what effect?

2. What type of missions does Sagan recommend in order to prepare to deal with Earth-bound asteroids?

3. What abstract concept does Sagan specifically say he is optimistic about?

4. What moon was found to have volcanoes?

5. What planet is the "evening star"?

(see the answer key)

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