Question

1. Which is most likely the reason the space shuttle exploded?

a. Bad weather caused lightning strikes that caused a fire on board the Columbia.
b. The space shuttle was blown off course from its original landing site.
c. The space shuttle missed its original take-off date.
d. Insulation broke off during liftoff and damaged the left wing.

Answer 1

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Answer: Bad weather caused lightning strikes that caused a fire on board the Columbia.

Explanation: "Investigators found out that the accident was caused by rubber rings that became smaller because of the cold weather. These rings were supposed to separate parts of the rocket as it travelled into space. Gas and flames leaked out and created a fire around the spacecraft."