Flashcards for Space Science

Why was Sputnik a significant piece of space technology?

• It was the first manmade satellite to be launched in space
• It found evidence of other life
• It discovered dwarf planets
• It gave evidence that reclassified Pluto

A straight line that an object or body rotates around or seems to rotate around is called?

• revolution
• equinox
• axis
• Equator

A gaseous body that produces its own energy through nuclear fusion (nuclear explosions) releasing it as light and heat. This is called a....

• Constellation
• Moon
• Emitter
• Star

A large ball of ice, dust, rock, and gas that orbits the sun circling the dark edges of the solar system is called?

• Asteroid
• Meteriod
• Comet
• Elijah

An object that gives out light, is called?

• Moon
• Emitter
• Reflector
• Planet

The source of light that enables astronomers to see Jupiter through a telescope is

• the Moon
• the Sun
• Jupiter
• Earth

All existing matter and space as a whole is considered _________?

• The Earth
• The Galaxy
• The Universe
• Space

Which of the following is a natural satellite?

• Hubble Space Telescope
• Alouette 1
• The Moon
• James Webb Space Telescope

What is the main focus of the Hubble Space Telescope?

• Infrared observations
• Visible and ultraviolet wavelengths
• Radio signals
• X-ray astronomy

Why is the position of the James Webb Space Telescope important?

• It is closer to Earth
• It avoids Earth's heat and light interference
• It can see more stars
• It is easier to maintain