#EZScience: Taking Light Apart with the James Webb Space Telescope

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1st - 12th Grade
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What is the primary focus of the James Webb Space Telescope as discussed in the introduction?
To observe the early universe
To study the surface of Mars
To explore the depths of the ocean
To replace the Hubble Space Telescope
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What is a spectrograph used for in astronomy?
To measure the distance between stars
To split light and analyze its composition
To detect gravitational waves
To capture images of planets
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How does the mirror size of the JWST compare to that of the Hubble?
JWST's mirror is smaller
JWST's mirror is larger
Hubble's mirror is twice the size of JWST's
Both mirrors are the same size
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What unique capability does the JWST have due to its ability to observe colder light?
It can detect radio waves
It can look back in time to the early universe
It can photograph black holes
It can measure the temperature of stars
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What is one of the key questions JWST aims to explore regarding galaxies?
Do galaxies have water?
Are galaxies made of dark matter?
Do early galaxies have black holes?
Do galaxies emit sound?
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