Hubble Space Telescope and Star Formation

Hubble Space Telescope and Star Formation

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the bright blue star in the Hubble image of NGC 1333?

It is the only star visible in the image.

It is the largest star in the region.

It is responsible for scattering blue wavelengths of light.

It is the oldest star in the image.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did our sun form according to the video?

In complete isolation from other stars.

In a period of intense star formation with other stars.

In a different galaxy.

As the only star in a molecular cloud.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has Hubble's Deep Field images allowed scientists to observe?

The core of the Milky Way.

Ancient galaxies billions of light years away.

The interiors of black holes.

The surface of distant planets.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What keeps the Hubble Space Telescope operational?

Its proximity to the sun.

Regular servicing missions and a technical team.

Its location in a different galaxy.

Its ability to self-repair.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique advantage does Hubble have due to its orbit?

It can travel to other galaxies.

It can communicate with extraterrestrial life.

It can generate its own power.

It can capture clear images without atmospheric interference.