Exploring the Cosmos: The Habitable Worlds Observatory

Exploring the Cosmos: The Habitable Worlds Observatory

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main questions humanity has pondered about the universe?

How many stars are there?

Are we alone in the universe?

What is the size of the universe?

How old is the universe?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Habitable Worlds Observatory?

To map the Milky Way galaxy

To explore the surface of Mars

To find Earth-like planets in habitable zones

To study the sun's atmosphere

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Habitable Worlds Observatory plan to detect planets?

By measuring gravitational waves

By analyzing radio signals from space

By sending probes to distant stars

By using a coronagraph to block starlight

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could the Habitable Worlds Observatory potentially discover about other planets?

The presence of intelligent life

Signs of sprawling oceans and continents

Their magnetic field strength

Their exact age

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which other space telescopes will the Habitable Worlds Observatory work alongside?

Kepler and TESS

Voyager and Pioneer

Hubble, Chandra, Spitzer, Web, and Roman

Galileo and Cassini