ETS1.2 Spectroscopes TCAP Review

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8th Grade
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William C Coleman
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What tool helps scientists determine the chemical composition of distant stars?
microscope
optical telescope
space probe
spectroscope
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
NGSS.HS-ESS1-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the major advantage of space-based telescopes (such as the Hubble Space Telescope) over Earth-based telescopes?
They are millions of miles closer to the subject.
They are less expensive to build and maintain.
They are above the Earth’s atmosphere which can cause distortions.
They are affected less by the gravity of the Earth and the Moon.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-3
NGSS.HS-PS4-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A scientist wants to observe the different bands of colors of light from a distant star. What device can the scientist use?
microscope
radio telescope
space probe
spectroscope
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
NGSS.HS-PS4-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An astronomer wants to analyze the composition of a distant star. What is the best tool the astronomer can use?
satellite
space probe
spectroscope
telescope
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS1-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An astronomer wants to study celestial objects with the shortest wavelengths. What kind of telescope should the astronomer use for this task?
infrared telescope
optical telescope
radio telescope
X-ray telescope
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-3
NGSS.HS-PS4-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A space mission to Mars detected the presence of argon in its atmosphere. Which type of instrument was in the space mission to Mars that helped detect the presence of argon?
radio telescope
reflector telescope
satellite
spectroscope
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the presence of such powerful telescopes help scientists?
The telescopes collect detailed images of the behavior of phenomena on distant objects.
The telescopes deflect harmful cosmic rays in space.
The telescopes are used as global positioning systems.
The telescopes collect detailed weather data.
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