Hubble Telescope and Earth Imaging

Hubble Telescope and Earth Imaging

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics, Geography

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video addresses a question from Kyle about the Hubble telescope's ability to capture detailed images of Earth. It clarifies that the issue is not Earth's brightness but Hubble's slow speed. A new targeting control system is proposed as a solution.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main question posed by Kyle regarding the Hubble telescope?

What is the lifespan of the Hubble telescope?

How far can the Hubble telescope see?

How detailed would images of Earth be if taken by Hubble?

Can Hubble detect life on other planets?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about why Hubble cannot image Earth well?

Hubble is too expensive to use for Earth imaging.

The Earth is too bright.

The Earth is too far away.

Hubble is not powerful enough.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the actual reason Hubble struggles with imaging Earth?

It is too slow.

It is too complex.

It is too old.

It is too small.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What solution is suggested for improving Hubble's imaging of Earth?

Increasing Hubble's speed.

Developing a targeting control system.

Using a different satellite.

Building a new telescope.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is a targeting control system necessary for Hubble?

To improve its focus on distant galaxies.

To extend its operational life.

To enhance its speed.

To better control its imaging of Earth.