Earth/Space Study Guide

Scientists use various types of __________ to study the starts, the Moon, and the planets.

• binoculars

• telescopes

• microscopes

• instruments

The most distant planets can only be seen with ___________.

• telescopes

• microscopes

• drones

• wide angle cameras

What does a telescope do?

• measures the amount of movement during an earthquake

• takes pictures of space

• magnifies small living things

• makes distant objects appear larger

Which type of telescope magnifies distant objects by collecting light?

• radio telescope

• optical telescope

• radial telescope

• light wave microscope

What type of telescope collects radio waves so that computers can make pictures of space?

• radio telescope

• optical telescope

• AM/FM telescope

• radial telescope

What type of telescope is the Hubble Space Telescope?

• radio

• radial

• optical

• temperature

Why is the Hubble Telescope different from other telescopes?

• It is the largest telescope.

• It is located in space.

• It uses sound waves.

• It is run by a computer.

What is the nearest star to the Earth?

• Mercury

• the Moon

• Mars

• the Sun

What is at the center of our solar system?

• the Moon

• asteroids

• the Sun

• Jupiter

What are the Sun and stars made of?

• hot gases

• rock

• magma

• lava