1.2.2 Exploring the Universe: The Solar System

Which of the following objects is not part of the solar system?

• Sun

• Stars

• Planets

• Comets

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What is the primary function of telescopes?

• To collect electromagnetic waves

• To travel to space

• To communicate with aliens

• To explore the ocean.

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

• The length of a line passing through the center of a circle

• Diameter

• Relating to light or the way we see things

• Astronaut

• A person who travels and works in space.

• Optical

The Hubble Space Telescope is a (a)   telescope that orbits Earth.

• Reflecting

• Refracting

• Radio

• Microwave

The International Space Station (ISS) is a large, artificial (a)   that orbits Earth.

• Satellite

• Telescope

• Planet

• Star

NASA is responsible for most space missions and (a)   technology.

• Space-flight

• Underwater

• Agricultural

• Automotive

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What is an astronomical unit (AU)?

• The distance from the Earth to the Moon

• The average distance from Earth to the Sun

• The distance from the Sun to the nearest star

• The distance from Earth to Mars.

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

• Telescope

• A flight or trip to perform a specific task

• Acquire

• Means 'seeing'

• Mission

• To get or be given

The inner planets are made of rock and metals and have a (a)   outer layer.

• Liquid

• Gaseous

• Solid

• Plasma

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A planet is defined as an object that orbits the Sun and has a nearly (a)   shape.

• Square

• Spherical

• Triangular

• Irregular