Exploring Space: Telescopes and Travel

What is the primary function of a radio telescope?

• To observe visible light from stars

• To detect radio waves from space

• To magnify distant objects

• To capture images of planets

Which telescope uses lenses to focus light?

• Radio telescope

• Reflecting telescope

• Refracting telescope

• Space telescope

What was the main goal of the Space Race?

• To build the largest space station

• To explore the deepest parts of the ocean

• To achieve space exploration milestones before other countries

• To develop the fastest aircraft

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What is a characteristic of a space telescope?

• It is located on Earth

• It uses sound waves to detect objects

• It orbits outside Earth's atmosphere

• It is used to launch satellites

What is the primary purpose of a space probe?

• To transport astronauts to the Moon

• To collect data from distant planets and space

• To repair satellites in orbit

• To serve as a communication relay

Which is a reusable spacecraft for human spaceflight?

• Space probe

• Space shuttle

• Satellite

• Rocket

What is the main function of a satellite?

• To explore the surface of Mars

• To orbit Earth and collect data or transmit signals

• To land on the Moon

• To launch other spacecraft

Which telescope uses mirrors to focus light?

• Refracting telescope

• Radio telescope

• Reflecting telescope

• Space telescope

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What is the primary purpose of a space station?

• To serve as a permanent base on the Moon

• To conduct scientific research in space

• To launch rockets into deep space

• To act as a tourist destination

Which was a significant event during the Space Race?

• Launch of the first space shuttle

• First human landing on the Moon

• Construction of the International Space Station

• Discovery of water on Mars