Lesson 6 Vocabulary Quiz

An astronaut is someone who

• studies the stars and other heavenly bodies

• travels in outer space

• writes stories set in outer space

• plays for the Houston Astros

During a teleconference, people in different places can

• talk with and see one another

• send messages by wires

• watch the same program

• observe the same vies of the night sky

An astronomical number is one that

• is used for the telescope settings

• seems as great as the number of stars in the sky

• is used to count astronauts

• is greater that 100 but less than 1,000

Using a strong _____________, you can see stars, planets and other objects in outer space

• telecase

• telegraph

• telescope

• television

What might one learn in astronomy class

• how changing seasons affect animal life

• myths about constellations

• how to figure out the position of a ship

• the names of the nearest stars in our galaxy

A broadcast by television

• telescope

• teleconference

• telecast

• telemarketing

In the mid to late 1800's to send messages people would use this device

• telecast

• telegraph

• telescope

• all of the above

While _________________, has been a popular with businesses, the people receiving the calls are not always so happy.

• telemarketing

• teleconference

• telescope

• telecast

Choose the answer of the correct meaning for each root word

"tele"

• star

• to see

• adventure

• far away

The root "astr", as is in astronomy means

• far away

• to see

• outer space

• to feel