Intro to Space (Florida)

What do scientists use to detect patterns in the electromagnetic spectrum?

• Microscopes

• Telescopes

• Binoculars

• Cameras

What is the universe?

• A single galaxy

• All of space and the matter it contains

• Only the solar system

• Only the Milky Way galaxy

What is the range of wavelengths mentioned in the vocabulary terms?

• From sound waves to light waves

• From radio waves to gamma radiation

• From microwaves to infrared waves

• From ultraviolet to X-rays

What are stars composed of?

• Solid particles

• Liquid particles

• Particles in motion

• Static particles

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Who was the scientist that looked at the night sky through a telescope in 1610?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

• Nicolaus Copernicus

What do astronauts use to communicate with Earth while outside the space station?

• Simple radios

• Complex radios and computers

• Hand signals

• Written messages

Why did NASA choose Florida as a launch center?

• It is close to the equator

• It has better weather

• It is less populated

• It is more cost-effective

What is one of the responsibilities of NASA since 1958?

• Launching probes and satellites

• Building aircraft

• Developing nuclear technology

• Managing weather stations

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Which of the following were NOT launched by NASA?

• Skylab

• International Space Station

• Falcon 9

• Satellites & Rovers

Which of the following is NOT a field where NASA seeks partnerships with US companies?

• Health

• Agriculture

• Renewable energy

• Manufacturing