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Read the following text.
Select the option that correctly identifies the name of the spacecraft and the altitude at which it orbits the Earth.
(a) International Space Station, 400 kilometres
(b) International Space Laboratory, 500 kilometres
(c) International Space Observatory, 300 kilometres
(d) International Space Factory, 600 kilometres
Answer written by the student:
The correct answer is (a) International Space Station, 400 kilometres
Step-by-step explanation of the answer:
- To find the information, we can read the first sentence of the extract, which says:
- The International Space Station (ISS) is a large spacecraft that orbits around the Earth at an altitude of about 400 kilometers.🌎
- This sentence tells us the name of the spacecraft and the altitude at which it orbits the Earth. 🛰️
Therefore, the option that correctly identifies the name of the spacecraft and the altitude at which it orbits the Earth is (a) International Space Station, 400 kilometres. ✅
