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Wanda often looks through her telescope at the details of different bodies in our solar system. What skill is Wanda using?

• observing

• concluding

• experimenting

• hypothesizing

Crewless spaceships are sent to investigate deep space and transmit their findings back to Earth. Many carry cameras that take detailed pictures. What is the name for these types of space vehicles?

• constellations

• space probes

• satellites

• space stations

What is a planet?

• many stars held together

• a rock fragment in space

• a large object in space that revolves around a star in its own orbit

• a large object in space that is composed of gases and gives off light

Which claim explains why you should never look directly at the sun through a telescope, binoculars, or just your eyes?

• Its strong light can damage your vision.

• It is dangerous to observe such a hot space body.

• You cannot make observations of something just by looking at it.

• All astronomy observations must be made at night when the sun goes down.

Most telescopes are located on Earth. Space-based telescopes often get data that is difficult to get using Earth-based telescopes. Which reasoning explains why a space-based telescope might be preferred to an Earth-based telescope?

• A. Air pollution causes a major problem for space-based telescopes.

• B. Earth-based telescopes are always smaller than space-based telescopes.

• C. It is difficult to get clear, close-up images of distant bodies using space-based telescopes.

• D. Earth-based telescopes have to look through Earth’s atmosphere, which reduces their power.

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