WSC 2026 - Chapter 1 - Introduction - Question 1Versión en línea Space, science, discovery. por Lan Anh Dao 1 In which year did Voyager 1 enter interstellar space? a 1980 b 2012 c 1977 d 1968 2 Alexander Fleming discovered Penicillin due to which mishap? a His petri dishes fell and shattered, creating a new reaction. b He accidentally mixed two powerful chemicals together. c He forgot to turn off his microscope light. d Mold contaminated and ruined his bacterial culture dishes. 3 The famous 'Earthrise' photo was captured by astronauts on which spacecraft? a Voyager 1 b Apollo 11 c Apollo 8 d Curiosity 4 According to the text, what does a truly successful scientific experiment often lead to? a The complete end of all related research. b Finding new, more difficult, and more interesting questions. c Confirming that all old theories were 100% correct. d An immediate prestigious award. 5 What does the concept of 'becoming' refer to at the end of a journey of ten thousand miles? a The transformation of your mindset and character through experience. b Walking the exact number of steps you originally planned. c Receiving a certificate of achievement at the finish line. d Buying a return ticket to go back home. Feedback 1 Correct answer: 2012. Voyager 1 crossed into interstellar space in 2012. 2 Fleming noted mold contaminated cultures, leading to penicillin discovery. 3 Earthrise was taken by the Apollo 8 astronauts during their orbit of the Moon. 4 Successful experiments spark further questions and exploration. 5 Becoming refers to inner growth and transformation from experience.
