Section #: 28.1
Tools of Astronomers
Practice Test
1.
__________ is a common term for electromagnetic radiation.
a.
Light
b.
Radiation
c.
Waves
d.
Radio
Hint
2.
The Very Large Array is an example of __________.
a.
a refracting telescope
b.
a refracting telescope
c.
interferometry
d.
an infrared telescope
Hint
3.
How is electromagnetic radiation arranged on the electromagnetic spectrum?
a.
by oscillations
b.
by wavelength and frequency
c.
by velocity
d.
by color
Hint
4.
What type of telescope uses mirrors to bring visible light to a focus?
a.
Very Large Array
b.
reflecting
c.
refracting
d.
interferometry
Hint
5.
A __________ is a technology developed for use in space, which now benefits society.
a.
mare
b.
Very Large Array
c.
spinoff
d.
telescope
Hint
6.
A __________ telescope uses lenses to bring visible light to a focus.
a.
reflecting
b.
refracting
c.
interferometry
d.
Very Large Array
Hint
7.
What determines the light-collecting power of a microscope?
a.
the shape of the opening
b.
the number of mirrors
c.
the area of the opening
d.
the configuration of the lenses
Hint
8.
What instrument can be used to demonstrate that Earth is rotating?
a.
a reflecting telescope
b.
a GPS
c.
a Foucault pendulum
d.
sonar
Hint
