Green Bank

What is Green Bank known as?

• The Noisiest Town in America

• The Quietest Town in America

• The Most Connected Town in America

• The Oldest Town in America

How many people live in Green Bank?

• 1,430

• 14,300

• 43

• 143

What is NOT allowed in Green Bank?

• Landline phones

• Ham radios

• Cell phones

• Internet via Ethernet

What is the main reason for the technology restrictions in Green Bank?

• To preserve a traditional way of life

• To protect the environment

• To conduct radio astronomy research

• To attract more tourists

What is the name of the large telescope in Green Bank?

• Hubble Space Telescope

• Very Large Array

• Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope

• Arecibo Observatory

How much does the main telescope weigh?

• 1.7 million pounds

• 17 thousand pounds

• 170 million pounds

• 17 million pounds

What is the job of the 'RFI police' in Green Bank?

• To arrest people using cell phones

• To detect and eliminate radio frequency interference

What animal once caused interference with the observatory's work?

• A hungry groundhog

• A noisy bird

• A curious deer

How do some residents in Green Bank access the internet?

• Through satellite dishes

• Using 5G networks

• With dial-up or Ethernet cable

• They don't have internet access

What type of vehicles are allowed within a mile of the telescope?

• Electric cars

• Gasoline-powered cars

• Diesel vehicles

• Bicycles only