
Exploring the Electromagnetic Spectrum with Fermi

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Physics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the human eye considered crucial to astronomy?
It allows us to see the entire electromagnetic spectrum.
It helps us observe the luminous universe of stars, planets, and galaxies.
It is the only tool needed for modern astronomy.
It can detect gamma rays naturally.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes the Fermi Gamma-Ray Telescope unique compared to ordinary telescopes?
It uses mirrors and lenses to guide gamma rays.
It detects gamma rays using a sensor similar to a Geiger counter.
It can only detect radio waves.
It is located on the surface of the Earth.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Before Fermi's launch, how many known celestial sources of high-energy photons were there?
Ten
Four
Five hundred
Fifty
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are 'Fermi bubbles'?
Giant structures emanating from the Milky Way's center.
Structures formed by supernova explosions.
Clusters of newborn stars.
Regions of low energy in the universe.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main focus of Fermi's ongoing research?
To explore the surface of planets.
To map the entire visible universe.
To understand the mysteries of high-energy phenomena.
To detect low-energy radio waves.
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