Exploring the Universe: A Quiz

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

• A range of all types of electromagnetic radiation

• A type of telescope

• A method to measure speed

• A space station

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Which of the following is NOT a type of telescope?

• Refracting telescope

• Reflecting telescope

• Radio telescope

• Speed telescope

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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What is interferometry used for in astronomy?

• To measure the speed of light

• To combine signals from multiple telescopes

• To launch space telescopes

• To build space stations

Which telescope is known for its deep space observations and was launched in 1990?

• James Webb Space Telescope

• Hubble Space Telescope

• International Space Station

• Radio telescope

What is the primary purpose of the James Webb Space Telescope?

• To replace the International Space Station

• To observe the universe in infrared

• To measure the speed of light

• To study Earth's atmosphere

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is used by radio telescopes?

• Visible light

• Infrared

• Radio waves

• Ultraviolet

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What is the main advantage of using a space telescope like Hubble?

• It is cheaper to build

• It avoids atmospheric distortion

• It can be used on Earth

• It is smaller in size

What is the primary function of the International Space Station?

• To observe distant galaxies

• To serve as a microgravity research laboratory

• To measure the speed of light

• To launch satellites

Which type of telescope uses lenses to gather and focus light?

• Reflecting telescope

• Refracting telescope

• Radio telescope

• Space telescope