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