Chapter 9 Quiz (Basic)

Space Travel

Name: ________________ Class: ___________ ( ) Result: ________________

Concept Checking (5 marks)

Decide whether the following statements are true or not. Write a ‘T’ in the brackets if it is

true and an ‘F’ in the brackets if it is false.

1. Besides measuring weights, a spring balance can be used to measure other forces.

( )

2. Friction is a kind of force that we must overcome in order to facilitate our work.

( )

3. (extension) The mass of an object is the force of gravity exerted on it by the Earth.

( )

4. When a force is exerted, a reaction force will also occur. ( )

5. A spacecraft is weightless in space. ( )

Fill in the Blanks (10 marks)

1. Friction is a force that opposes ____________________ motion.

2. A ____________________ design is useful in reducing air resistance when an

aeroplane flies.

3. An action-reaction pair is always (a)____________________ in size but

(b)____________________ in direction.

4. A spacecraft can move forward continuously in space without consuming

fuel because the motion is ____________________ .

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5. The surface of a spacecraft is covered with heat-(a)____________________

materials. This avoids the spacecraft from burning up when it passes through the

(b)____________________ during its return to the (c)____________________ .

6. (extension) A (a)____________________ is a kind of spacecraft designed for

reuse after a space mission. Its reusable part is called the

(b)____________________ .

Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)

Choose the best answer for each question.

1. A force acts on a moving object. Which of the following is NOT a possible effect of

that force?

A. The force starts the motion of the object.

B. The force stops the motion of the object.

C. The force changes the speed of motion of the object.

D. The force changes the direction of motion of the object.

2. A metal puck is to be pushed along a bench. Which of the following items

CANNOT be used to reduce friction?

push
metal puck

A. Oil

B. Bamboo sticks

C. A parachute

D. A balloon
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 3. Is friction helpful or not helpful in each task shown below?

Task 1 Task 2

Task 1 Task 2

A. helpful helpful

B. helpful not helpful

C. not helpful helpful

D. not helpful not helpful

4. (extension) Which of the following quantities is not measured in newtons (N)?

A. Weight

B. Friction

C. Mass

D. Force of gravity

5. Which of the following provides energy for the equipment in a spacecraft?

A. Rocket boosters

B. First stage of the rocket

C. Second stage of the rocket

D. Solar panels

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6. As shown below, an object has different weights on the Earth and on the Moon.
On the Earth: On the Moon:

5N
30 N

Which of the following is the reason for this difference?

A. The object has different masses on the Earth and the Moon.

B. The object experiences different forces of gravity on the Earth and on the

Moon.

C. There is air resistance on the Earth, but not on the Moon.

D. On the Earth, the friction between the pointer and the scale of the spring

balance is greater.

7. A space shuttle is travelling in space. Which of the following states is it in?

(I) Frictionless

(II) Weightless

A. (I) only

B. (II) only

C. (I) and (II)

D. None of the above

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8. What principle is involved in the burning of fuel to launch a rocket?

A. Making use of action and reaction

B. Reducing air resistance

C. Overcoming the force of gravity

D. Reducing weight

9. The following table shows some problems faced by astronauts in space and their
solutions. Which of the combinations is INCORRECT?

Problem Solution

A. Drinks may float around. Use a straw to drink.

B. Water may float around when Have a bath inside a sealed

C. Human wastes may float around. Human wastes are directed to sealed
containers.

D. The body may float around when Fix the body to the wall of the
astronauts are sleeping. spacecraft.

10. Which of the following vehicles of China is the starting point of a space station?
A. Changzheng 2 (長征二號)

B. Shenzhou 8 (神舟八號)

C. Chang’e 1 (嫦娥一號)

D. Tiangong 1 (天宮一號)

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Short Question (7 marks)

Look at the following diagrams and answer the questions.

(a) Why do we slip easily on ice? (1 mark)

___________________________________________________________________

(b) Why does an egg with a parachute fall slowly? (1 mark)

___________________________________________________________________

(c) In the figure below, why can the mother use a small force to push her son along?

(2 marks)

___________________________________________________________________

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(d) What force may cause the climber to fall down? Why can he hold the stones on the

wall firmly? (2 marks)

___________________________________________________________________

(e) What is the effect of the goalkeeper’s force on the motion of the ball? (1 mark)

___________________________________________________________________

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Long Question (8 marks)

The diagram below shows the launching of a water rocket.

(a) (i) In terms of action and reaction, explain how the water rocket is launched.

(2 marks)

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

(ii) Draw arrows on the diagram to show the forces in (i). (No label is needed.)

(2 marks)

(b) State TWO forces that oppose the launching of the water rocket. (2 marks)

___________________________________________________________________

(c) What is the use of the paper cone on top of the water rocket? (1 mark)

___________________________________________________________________

(d) State ONE way in which the water rocket fails to simulate a real rocket. (1 mark)

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

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 Chapter 9 Quiz (Basic) Answer Sheet
Space Travel

Name: ________________ Class: ___________ ( ) Result: ________________

Concept Checking

1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. _______

Fill in the Blanks

1. _________________________________

2. _________________________________

3. (a) ______________________________

(b) ______________________________

4. _________________________________

5. (a) ______________________________

(b) ______________________________

(c) ______________________________

6. (a) ______________________________

(b) ______________________________

Multiple Choice Questions

1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. _______

6. _______ 7. _______ 8. _______ 9. _______ 10. _______

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Short Question

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Long Question

(a) (i)

(ii)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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 Chapter 9 Quiz (Basic) Answers

Space Travel

Name: ________________ Class: ___________ ( ) Result: ________________

Concept Checking

1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. T

Fill in the Blanks

1. sliding

2. streamlined

3. (a) equal

(b) opposite

4. frictionless

5. (a) shielding

(b) atmosphere

(c) Earth

6. (a) space shuttle

(b) orbiter

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. D

6. B 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. D

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Short Question

(a) Because the friction is small

(b) Because of the great air resistance on the parachute

(c) Because the wheels can roll, and friction is reduced

(d) The force of gravity; the friction between his hands and the stones

(e) Stopping the motion of the ball

Long Question

(a) (i) Water is ejected downwards out of the water rocket. A force of the same size acts

in the opposite direction on the water rocket.

(ii)

(b) The force of gravity; air resistance

(c) To reduce air resistance / to give a streamlined shape

(d) Water is ejected from the water rocket, but hot gas is ejected from a real rocket.

(or other reasonable answers)

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