Space

The SEV (space exploration vehicle) has many surface and in-space components that enable space exploration. Which of the following best shows an in-space characteristic of the SEV?

• International Docking System

• Pivoting Wheels

• Both of these

• None of these

Earth’s oceans respond to the moon’s gravitational pull by bulging and dipping as the moon rotates around the Earth. As the ocean bulges toward the moon a _______ tide is created.

• Low

• High

• Spring

• Constant

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Complete the phrase: At the new moon phase, ______________

• The moon is so close to the sun in the sky that none of the side facing the Earth is illuminated.

• The moon is behind the earth in space with respect to the sun.

• The half-lit moon is highest in the sky at sunset, and then sets about six hours later.

• The old moon dies

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Which individuals discovered cosmic microwave radiation?

• Lemaitre

• Hubble & Einstein

• Watson & Crick

• Penzias & Wilson

The human exploration of space began in the:

• 1950's

• 1960's

• 1970's

• 1980's

The moon appears to be more than half illuminated from Earth as seen by an observer. This is best described by which phase of the lunar cycle?

• Last Quarter Moon

• Waning Crescent

• Waxing Crescent

• Waxing Gibbous

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Which two scientists created a graph showing the relationship between a star’s surface temperature and brightness?

• Russell & Hertzsprung

• Hubble & Dingle

• Watson & Crick

• Aller & Alcock

Galaxies come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Our Milky Way galaxy is referred to as this type of galaxy.

• Irregular

• Eliptical

• Planetary

• Spiral

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Telescopes are used to gain information about our solar system and the universe. Which wave cannot be captured and reflected using mirrors?

• Visible

• Gamma

• Reflecting Telescope

• Refracting Telescope

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This theory about the origin of the universe postulates that matter is created throughout the universe. This violates the law of conservation of matter and also energy. Which theory does this describe?

• Big Bang Theory

• Open Universe Theory

• Creationism

• Steady State Theory

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