Exploring Space Quiz

Which of the following is the correct sequence of forms of radiant energy in the electromagnetic spectrum from longest to shortest wavelength?

• Radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet waves, X rays, gamma rays

• Gamma rays, X rays, ultraviolet waves, visible light, infrared waves, microwaves, radio waves

• Visible light, infrared waves, microwaves, radio waves, ultraviolet waves, X rays, gamma rays

• Radio waves, gamma rays, X rays, ultraviolet waves, visible light, infrared waves, microwaves

Which of the following is true about a space shuttle?

• It can only be used once to send people into space

• It can land like an airplane

• It is a type of space probe

• It is a natural satellite

What is the purpose of radio telescopes?

• To study visible light radiated by the stars

• To link two spacecraft together while in orbit

• To study Saturn

• To observe celestial objects using radio waves

Which type of telescope uses concave mirrors to focus light?

• Refracting telescope

• Reflecting telescope

• Radio telescope

• Optical telescope

What is the Hubble Space Telescope an example of?

• A space station

• A space probe

• A reflecting telescope

• An artificial satellite