Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is the difference between a cosmonaut and an astronaut?

  1. No difference

  2. Astronaut is a scientist and cosmonaut is a traveller

  3. Astronaut is a scientist and sosmonaut is cosmetic expert

  4. dummy
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Explanation

Cosmonaut and astronaut are essentially the same profession - both are space travelers. The term 'cosmonaut' is used by Russia and formerly by the Soviet Union, while 'astronaut' is used by the United States and other countries. There is no functional difference in the role itself.

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