Ch10 Review - Space and Telescopes

Which is NOT a good place to build a radio telescope?

• a location near a radio station

• a location that is remote

• a location with a large clear area

• a location with dry air

Which has the power to overcome the force of Earth's gravity to be launched into space?

• a probe

• a rocket

• a satellite

• a telescope

Which could increase the light-gathering power of the telescope in the picture?

• adaptive optics

• a larger eyepiece

• a multiple small mirrors

• thicker lenses

Which lists the minimum resources needed for life-forms to survive on Earth?

• liquid water, an energy source, and sunshine

• liquid water, sunshine, and organic molecules

• organic molecules, an energy source, and liquid water

• organic molecules, an energy source, and sunshine

What is the advantage of using gravity assist for mission on Saturn?

• The spacecraft can be made of no-magnetic material

• The spacecraft can travel at the speed of light

• The spacecraft needs less fuel

• The spacecraft needs more weight