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1

"Wow!" laughs Peter. "I've just discovered a scientific exploration tool that is just like a remote-controlled toy!" What scientific tool is Peter talking about?
A)rovers
B)landers
C)roamers
D)launchers
2

To place rovers on Mars, scientists developed a special spacecraft called a ____.
A)launcher
B)rover-bots
C)landers
D)pyramid rovers
3

What do we call a machine or device that works automatically or by remote control?
A)an automaton
B)a robot
C)a cyber-machine
D)a retro-rover
4

To make certain that a robot can be safely landed on the surface of the Moon or a planet, scientists designed the lander in a geometrical shape. What shape did they choose?
A)sphere
B)triangle
C)trapezoid
D)pyramid
5

The prefix at the beginning of this robot's name means freezing. What is the name of the robot?
A)cryobot
B)frogbot
C)snakebot
D)spiderbot
6

This type of robot can climb over a variety of surfaces. What is the name of the robot?
A)cryobot
B)frogbot
C)snakebot
D)spiderbot
7

This type of robot has a single leg with a spring at the knee joint. What is the name of the robot?
A)cryobot
B)frogbot
C)snakebot
D)spiderbot
8

Like the creature from nature that it is named after, this robot is long and flexible. What is the name of the robot?
A)cryobot
B)frogbot
C)snakebot
D)spiderbot
9

Which of the following is NOT a way in which robots are used on Earth?
A)to explore volcanoes
B)to explore the deep ocean floor
C)to explore the surface of the Sun
D)to explore under polar ice
10

Seconds before the lander carrying the rovers to Mars touched the planet, a device was employed that caused the lander to bounce across the Martian surface like a beach ball. What device was used?
A)a parachute
B)retro-rockets
C)triangular-shaped petals
D)airbags





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