G6 Social Studies Revision 4

Galileo Galilei invented the first telescope used for astronomy in ----------------

• 1709

• 1560

• 1298

• 1879

What is the function of artificial satellites used for observation?

• Explore asteroids, comets, and stars

• Track natural phenomena like hurricanes

• Strengthen signals for TV and phone calls

• Gather data about the solar system

What is the role of NASA satellites?

• Study celestial bodies and phenomena

• Carry cameras and sensors to understand Earth

• Provide precise location information

• Predict changes in weather and climate

What did Sir Isaac Newton do to improve telescope design?

• Explored asteroids, comets, and stars

• Made them smaller and easier to use

• Invented the first telescope

• Studied the universe through telescopes

What is the function of satellites used for communication?

• Explore asteroids, comets, and stars

• Track natural phenomena like hurricanes

• Strengthen signals for TV and phone calls

• Gather data about the solar system

What is the importance of satellites in space exploration?

• Provide precise location information

• Help in predicting changes in weather and climate

• Study celestial bodies and phenomena

• Carry cameras and sensors to understand Earth

What is the definition of satellites?

• Objects that orbit around planets or stars

• Manmade objects placed in orbit

• Curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon

• Moons or planets that orbit around a larger celestial body

What is the function of satellites used for research?

• Strengthen signals for TV and phone calls

• Explore asteroids, comets, and stars

• Gather data about the solar system

• Collect data about the solar system

What is the importance of satellites in predicting changes in weather and climate?

• Help in predicting changes in weather and climate

• Provide precise location information

• Carry cameras and sensors to understand Earth

• Study celestial bodies and phenomena

What is the function of natural satellites?

• Gather data about the solar system

• Strengthen signals for TV and phone calls

• Orbit around a larger celestial body

• Track natural phenomena like hurricanes