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Which force pulls everything towards the center of the earth?
Which force pulls everything towards the center of the earth?
- Distance
- Gravity (correct)
- Orbit
- Orbital speed
What is the unit of measurement used for distances in space?
What is the unit of measurement used for distances in space?
- Astronomical units (correct)
- Satellites
- Telescopes
- Light-years
What is the purpose of a space telescope?
What is the purpose of a space telescope?
- To communicate between Earth and space
- To research and explore space
- To collect information, pictures, and data of space (correct)
- To observe space
What can be found in space?
What can be found in space?
How are space telescopes different from telescopes on Earth?
How are space telescopes different from telescopes on Earth?
Flashcards
Gravity
Gravity
The force that pulls everything towards the center of the Earth.
Astronomical Unit (AU)
Astronomical Unit (AU)
A unit used to measure distances in space, based on the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
Space Telescope
Space Telescope
A telescope designed to collect information from space, free from Earth's atmosphere.
How are space telescopes different from Earth-based telescopes?
How are space telescopes different from Earth-based telescopes?
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What is the purpose of a space telescope?
What is the purpose of a space telescope?
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Study Notes
Gravity and Space
- Gravity is the force that pulls everything towards the center of the Earth.
- In space, the unit of measurement used for distances is the astronomical unit (AU), light-year, or parsec.
Space Telescopes
- The purpose of a space telescope is to observe and study distant objects and events in space, such as stars, galaxies, and planets.
- Space telescopes can capture images and data that would be distorted or blocked by the Earth's atmosphere.
Objects in Space
- Space contains various objects, including stars, galaxies, planets, asteroids, comets, black holes, and nebulas.
Difference between Space Telescopes and Earth Telescopes
- Space telescopes are different from telescopes on Earth because they are designed to operate in the vacuum of space, without the interference of the Earth's atmosphere, which can distort and block light.
- Space telescopes can also observe wavelengths of light that are blocked by the Earth's atmosphere, allowing for a wider range of observations and discoveries.
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Test your knowledge on astronomy orbit, gravity, orbital speed, distance, astronomical units, and light-years with this 5th grade quiz study guide. Learn about the path planets take around the sun, the force of gravity, how fast planets orbit, and the units used to measure distance in space.
