Science

What science tool advanced space exploration by allowing humans to see better and farther into space?

• microscope

• telescope

• hand lens

• camera

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

What is an important requirement for a manned spacecraft traveling through space?

• The ability to create its own gravity

• Bright lights to see where it's going

• A device for growing food for humans

• A supply of oxygen for the astronauts

What is the most important function of a space suit like the ones astronauts wear when walking in space?

• To give the astronaut freedom of movement in space

• To provide oxygen and protection from radiation

• To make it easy to get in and out of the International Space Station

• To help the astronaut perform experiments in space

Looking at the image, which scenario would provide the best opportunity for an observer to detect an exoplanet via the Transit Method?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Based on the provided Light Curve of the exoplanet Kepler-4b, what is the exoplanet's approximate orbital period?

• ~ 3 Days

• ~2 Days

• ~4 Days

• ~5 Days

Based on the Light Curve depicting exoplanet Kepler-5b, what is the approximate orbital period of the exoplanet?

• ~ 3.5 Days

• ~ 4.5 Days

• ~5.5 Days

• ~2.5 Days

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Based on the provided Light Curve, the exoplanet Kepler-9b is depicted by the green line and Kepler-9c is depicted by the brown line. Which exoplanet has a longer orbital period?

• Kepler-9b

• Kepler-9c

• They have the same orbital period

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Based on the provided Light Curve, the exoplanet Kepler-9b is depicted by the green line and Kepler-9c is depicted by the brown line. Which exoplanet is larger in size?

• Kepler-9b

• Kepler-9c

• They are the same size

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Based on the provided Light Curve, the exoplanet Kepler-9b is depicted by the green line and Kepler-9c is depicted by the brown line. What is the approximate orbital period of Kepler-9b?

• ~ 4 Days

• ~ 20 Days

• ~ 40 Days

• ~ 8 Days

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Based on the provided Light Curve, the exoplanet Kepler-9b is depicted by the green line and Kepler-9c is depicted by the brown line. What is the approximate orbital period of Kepler-9c?

• ~ 4 Days

• ~ 20 Days

• ~ 40 Days

• ~ 8 Days

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-4