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