Exploring Space Review!

What does NASA hope to accomplish by sending space probes to the sun?

• to bring back a sample of the Sun

• to establish a solar outpost for experiments

• learn about the hazards of solar radiation

Which object moves in an orbit around a larger object?

• lander

• satellite

• rocket

• flyby

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What must be true of a satellite?

• it must carry oxygen

• it must transport people in space

• it must orbit an object larger than itself

• it must carry people

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum do optical telescopes use?

• visible light

• gamma rays

• infrared rays

• mirco waves

Which statement best describes the relationship between rockets and satellites?

• Satellites launch rockets into space

• Rockets launch satellites into space

• Rockets and satellites are the same thing

• Rockets and satellites are not used together

Which condition does life on Earth require?

• oxygen

• sunlight

• liquid water

• atmosphere

A ________ uses a convex lens to gather and concentrate light from objects in space.

• refracting telescope

• rover

• space shuttle

• reflecting telescope

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A _________ is an uncrewed spacecraft sent from Earth to explore objects in space.

• flyby

• space probe

• rocket

• orbiter

NASA sent several crewed missions to explore _________

• The Moon

• Mars

• Venus

• Earth

The ceramic material developed for space shuttles is also used to make

• coffee mugs

• bathroom sinks

• orthodontic braces

• tires

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