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How did astronomers use technology to identify characteristics of the Crab nebula?

A
technology that detects ultraviolet light found hydrogen in the nebula
B
technology that detects radio waves identified a pulsar at the center of the nebula
C
technology that detects microwaves revealed the behavior of electrons in the nebula
D
technology that detects gamma rays measured the distance of the nebula from Earth
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What is Skylab?

A
space probe
B
space station
C
space shuttle
D
space observatory
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Which is considered a modern space exploration project rather than part of the Space Race or a future project?

A
launch a satellite
B
land on the moon
C
capture an asteroid
D
launch a space probe
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Which was first launched during the Space Race?

A
rover
B
satellite
C
space shuttle
D
space station
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Which statement explains the role of rovers in space exploration?

A
run tests on soil and rock samples
B
orbit Earth, observing distant galaxies
C
carry astronauts and equipment into space
D
launch from Earth, carrying astronauts that perform research
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Which event occurred during the Space Race?

A
NASA was established.
B
The International Space Station was built.
C
The Soviet Union launched Salyut.
D
The United States launched Skylab.
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Which object was developed to help astronomers learn more about the Sun?

A
the Parker probe
B
the Orion vehicle
C
the Curiosity rover
D
the Explorer satellite
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Which is an advantage of using space observatories for space exploration?

A
allows scientists to send a crew into space
B
allows scientists to repair damaged satellites
C
allows scientists to collect samples with a rover
D
allows scientists to avoid the effects of light pollution

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