8th-Unit 1 Vocab- Exploring the Universe

the entire range of radiant energy carried by electromagnetic waves is the

• space shuttle

• electromagnetic spectrum

• space probe

• satellite

uses a convex lens to concentrate light from a distant object

• space probe

• rocket

• refracting telescope

• reflecting telescope

uses a curved mirror to concentrate light from a distant object

• technology

• satellite

• refracting telescope

• reflecting telescope

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NGSS.HS-PS4-5

collects radio waves and some microwaves using an antenna that looks like a TV satellite dish

• space probe

• radio telescope

• space shuttle

• technology

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

an uncrewed spacecraft sent from Earth to explore objects in space

• extraterrestrial life

• astrobiology

• satellite

• space probe

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

any small object that orbits a larger object

• satellite

• space shuttle

• lunar

• space probe

a vehicle designed to propel itself by ejecting exhaust gas from one end.

• electromagnetic spectrum

• technology

• rocket

• space shuttle

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

reusable spacecraft that transport people and materials to and from space

• extraterrestrial life

• radio telescope

• space probe

• space shuttle

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

a series of space missions designed to send people to the moon

• astrobiology

• electromagnetic spectrum

• Project Apollo

• technology

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

the practical application of science to commerce of industry

• technology

• lunar

• rocket

• satellite

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1