WorksheetsSpace Quizs 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
reflecting telescope
telescope that uses a concave mirror to collect light
telescope that uses a convex lens to magnify objects
telescope that relies on radio waves to observe celestial bodies
telescope that uses a prism to separate light into colors
Galaxy
a huge collection of stars, gas, and dust that travels through space together
a small group of planets orbiting a star
a type of celestial body that emits light
a region of space with no matter or energy
Astronomy
The study of space and all the objects in it.
The study of weather patterns and atmospheric phenomena.
The study of ancient civilizations and their cultures.
The study of the Earth's physical structure and substance.
convex lens
a lens that is thicker in the middle and bulges outward.
a lens that is thinner in the middle and bulges outward.
a lens that is flat and does not bend light.
a lens that is thicker at the edges and thinner in the middle.
Solar System
The sun and all the planets, meteors, and comets that orbit it.
A collection of stars that form a galaxy.
A group of moons that orbit a planet.
The region of space beyond the Earth's atmosphere.
Galileo
An Italian artist known for his paintings during the Renaissance.
An Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer, known for his contributions to modern science, including improvements to the telescope and consequent astronomical observations.
A famous Italian poet known for his epic poems.
An Italian mathematician who developed theories in calculus.
concave mirror
a mirror that bends outward in the middle
a mirror that bends inward in the middle
a flat mirror with no curvature
a mirror that reflects light in all directions
Navigate
To plan and direct the course of a journey, often used in the context of traveling through space or on the sea.
To travel aimlessly without a specific destination.
To explore new territories without any prior knowledge.
To follow a predetermined path without any adjustments.
refracting telescope
a telescope that uses concave lenses to produce an enlarged image.
a telescope that uses convex lenses to produce an enlarged image.
a telescope that uses mirrors to produce an enlarged image.
a telescope that uses prisms to produce an enlarged image.
Galileo
a 16th century astronomer. Was the first to use a refracting telescope to look at objects in the solar system.
a 17th century physicist known for his laws of motion.
a 15th century artist famous for the Mona Lisa.
a 16th century mathematician who developed calculus.
