Electromagnetic Spectrum

Which of the following wavelengths of light is considered the longest on the electromagnetic spectrum?

• X-rays

• Radio waves

• Gamma rays

• Ultraviolet light

Which of the following wavelengths has the highest energy?

• Infrared

• Radio waves

• Ultraviolet

• Gamma rays

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Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

• Visible light

• Microwaves

• Gamma rays

• Infrared

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Which type of telescope uses lenses to focus light?

• Reflecting telescope

• Radio telescope

• Refracting telescope

• Infrared telescope

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a refracting telescope?

• It is more difficult to manufacture large lenses.

• It is not sensitive to infrared light.

• It produces better images than reflecting telescopes.

• It cannot be used to observe distant galaxies.

Which type of telescope uses mirrors to collect and focus light?

• Refracting telescope

• Reflecting telescope

• Radio telescope

• Hubble Space Telescope

Radio telescopes are designed to detect:

• X-rays

• Microwaves

• Radio waves

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What is the purpose of interferometry in astronomy?

• To observe light in the infrared spectrum

• To improve the resolution of observations by combining data from multiple telescopes

• To measure the distance between stars

• To increase the brightness of distant objects

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Which of the following features on the Moon’s surface is characterized by dark, flat plains formed by ancient volcanic eruptions?

• Highlands

• Maria

• Impact craters

• Ejecta

What is the primary difference between the lunar highlands and the lunar maria?

• Highlands are dark, flat plains, while maria are light, mountainous areas.

• Highlands are older and lighter in color, while maria are younger and darker in color.

• Highlands are created by volcanic activity, while maria are formed by impacts.

• Highlands have a smoother surface compared to the rough surface of the maria.