Astronomy

What is the radiation that scientists study from distant bodies throughout the universe?

• alpha radiation

• beta radiation

• electromagnetic radiation

• neutron radiation

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Electromagnetic radiation consists of electric and magnetic disturbances traveling through space as waves. Which of the following is the type of electromagnetic radiation?

• I. visible light

• II. radio waves

• III. microwaves

• I, II, III

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You might be familiar with some forms of electromagnetic radiation. Which of the following statements is one the uses of EM radiation?

• I. Microwaves heat your food.

• II. X-rays help doctors make diagnose.

• Both I and II

• No correct answer

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How the types of electromagnetic radiation were arranged?

• wavelength and frequency

• types and uses

• heat and wavelength

• distance and effectiveness

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All types of electromagnetic radiation, arranged according to wavelength and frequency and it form the electromagnetic spectrum. Using the illustration, identify the correct arrangement of decreasing wavelength of the following EM radiation.

• microwaves, radio waves, x-rays, ultraviolet

• radio waves, microwave, ultraviolet, x-rays

• x-rays, radio waves, ultraviolet, microwaves

• ultraviolet, microwaves, x-rays, radio waves

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There are two types of telescopes that are used to focus visible lights. What type of telescope used lenses to bring visible lights to a focus?

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What type of telescope that bring visible light to a focus with mirrors?

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What is this space-based astronomy that observes wavelengths blocked by Earth's atmosphere?

• Satellite

• Telescope

• Robotic probe

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What is this space-based astronomy that collects light from a distant object and focuses it at a point?

• Satellite

• Telescope

• Robotic probe

What is this space-based astronomy that collects data from other planets?

• Satellite

• Telescope

• Robotic probe