BBT/ space tech flashcard

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Who invented the refractor telescope in 1608?

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Hans Lippershey

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What is a space probe?

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An unmanned spacecraft designed to explore the solar system and send information back to Earth.

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What came before the Big Bang?

Back

Nothing; space, matter, and time appeared with the Big Bang.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

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What do spectroscopes use bands of color to identify?

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The elements in the star.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

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What does a refracting telescope have?

Back

Lens.

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What is the primary function of a telescope?

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To observe distant objects in space.

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What is the difference between a refracting telescope and a reflecting telescope?

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A refracting telescope uses lenses to focus light, while a reflecting telescope uses mirrors.

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What is the purpose of a satellite?

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To orbit Earth and collect data or provide communication.

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What is the Big Bang theory?

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A scientific explanation for the origin of the universe, stating it began from a singularity and expanded.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

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What is a black hole?

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A region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4