Space Exploration and the Sun-Earth-Moon System

What types of electromagnetic waves are emitted by stars?

• Energy of shorter wavelengths only

• Energy of longer wavelengths only

• Most stars emit energy in all wavelengths

• Stars do not emit electromagnetic waves

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Which organization oversees all U.S. space missions?

• CIA

• NOAA

• NSA

• NASA

Which planet is most likely to be the first one visited by humans?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

What is indicated by the red line circle around the Sun?

• Earth's Rotation

• Earth's Revolution

• Earth's Seasons

• Earth's Day & Night Cycle

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The letter A on the figure refers to which of these?

• Rotational Axis

• Revolutional Axis

• Orbit

• Seasons

Which feature of the Moon was formed from objects impacting the surface?

• Craters

• Maria

• Rivers

• Volcanoes

Which of the following is NOT one of the types of telescopes discussed in class?

• Difractional

• Refracting

• Reflecting

• Radio

About how far away is the Sun from the Earth?

• 150 Thousand kilometers

• 150 kilometers

• 200 Million Kilometers

• 150 Million Kilometers

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About how long does it take for the moon to rotate and revolve?

• 30 Days

• 27 Days

• 14 Days

• 7 Days

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How many times a day does the water rise and fall to produce tides?

• Once

• Twice

• Three Times

• Four Times

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