Hubble Space Telescope Quiz

Hubble Space Telescope Quiz

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 was the main issue with the Hubble Space Telescope after its launch?

It was too small to capture detailed images.

Its primary mirror was polished to the wrong shape.

It was launched into the wrong orbit.

It had a malfunctioning solar panel.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did NASA address the problem with Hubble's mirror?

By installing a new mirror in space.

By replacing the entire telescope.

By launching a new telescope.

By designing a corrective component called COSTAR.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome after the installation of COSTAR on the Hubble?

A new telescope was launched to replace Hubble.

The telescope was decommissioned.

The repair was a complete success, and Hubble could see clearly.

The blurry images persisted.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many servicing missions have been conducted on the Hubble Telescope?

Ten

Seven

Three

Five

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected to replace the Hubble Telescope in the future?

A ground-based telescope

A satellite with a larger mirror

The James Webb Space Telescope

A new version of Hubble