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Exploring Space Part 1
Test Description: Observing Space Early History of Space Exploration Recent and Future Space Missons
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which type of telescope is most useful for detecting a star that emits very long electromagnetic waves?
A
a gamma ray telescope
B
a radio telescope
C
an optical telescope
D
an x-ray telescope
2) Because light from stars can take billions of years to reach Earth, astronomers can use it to
A
create energy on Earth.
B
calculate the speed of light.
C
find extraterrestrial life.
D
learn what stars looked like long ago.
3) Why do telescopes work better at high elevations or in space?
A
There is less distortion from Earth’s atmosphere.
B
There is less gravity to distort electromagnetic waves.
C
There is less dust to clog the telescope.
D
There is less damage from electrical storms on Earth’s surface.
4) The mission of the Apollo program was to
A
launch a satellite into Earth’s orbit.
B
explore the outer edges of the solar system.
C
land a human on the Moon.
D
send a human to Mars and back.
5) Which is a benefit of the space program?
A
faster trains
B
sweeter fruits
C
brighter paints
D
stronger tires
6) In the future, scientists hope to
A
bring extraterrestrial life back to Earth.
B
send probes to stars outside the solar system.
C
land crewed spacecraft on Jupiter and Saturn.
D
establish a research station on the Moon.
7) Which condition is NOT considered necessary for life on other planets?
A
liquid water
B
organic molecules
C
a source of energy
D
an oxygen supply
8) The mission of the Kepler telescope is to
A
contact other life-forms.
B
watch for dangerous comets and asteroids.
C
search for Earthlike planets.
D
find new sources of energy.
9) What part of the electromagnetic spectrum does a reflecting telescope use to produce an image?
A
gamma rays
B
X-rays
C
visible light
D
microwaves
10) What must be true of a satellite?
A
It must transport people in space.
B
It must be small.
C
It must orbit an object larger than itself.
D
It must carry oxygen.
11) Scientists think Mars might support life because of the presence of
A
oxygen.
B
water.
C
sunlight.
D
nitrogen.
12) Which statement best describes the relationship between rockets and satellites?
A
Rockets launch satellites into space.
B
Satellites are the parts of rockets that humans ride in.
C
Satellites launch rockets into space.
D
Rockets and satellites are the same thing.
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