Understanding Hubble's Cosmic Photography

Understanding Hubble's Cosmic Photography

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason Hubble's images may not match what we see with our own eyes?

Hubble captures light beyond the visible spectrum.

Hubble uses outdated technology.

Hubble's images are always in black and white.

Hubble only photographs distant galaxies.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Hubble's use of filters contribute to the creation of color images?

Filters enhance the brightness of images.

Filters help Hubble to focus on distant stars.

Filters allow Hubble to capture sound waves.

Filters isolate specific wavelengths of light.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of assigning colors to different wavelengths in Hubble's images?

To make the images look more artistic.

To help humans interpret the scientific data.

To match the colors of the visible spectrum.

To highlight the age of the stars.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process called that fills gaps and replaces faulty pixels in Hubble's images?

Dithering

Filtering

Aligning

Colorizing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it necessary to remove artifacts from Hubble's images?

Artifacts enhance the image quality.

Artifacts make the images too colorful.

Artifacts can distort the scientific data.

Artifacts are needed for calibration.