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| What is the electromagnetic spectrum? |
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| It's all the wavelengths and frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. |
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| How is ultraviolet radiation harmful to humans? |
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| Ultraviolet radiation can cause skin cancer. |
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| Which form of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength and the lowest frequency? |
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| Which form of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength? |
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| What are the different wavelengths from longest to shortest? |
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| Radio, Microwave, Infrared, Visible Light, Ultraviolet, X-rays, and Gamma Rays |
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| What are some of the uses of electromagnetic radiation? |
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| Cell phones, microwave ovens, flashlights, criminal investigations |
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| Name 3 types of telescopes that can detect electromagnetic radiation? |
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| Reflecting telescope, Refracting telescope, and Radio telescopes. |
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| What is a radio telescope? |
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| Telescope that uses radio waves. |
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| What does NASA stand for? |
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| National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
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| How long has NASA been in existence? |
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| Since October 1958 (59 years) |
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| Where is Kennedy Space Center located? |
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| The process of setting a rocket or spacecrat in motion. |
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| A product that uses NASA technology and benefits the public. |
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| What are some ways people travel to space? |
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| What are some ways humans can observe objects in space? |
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| Satellites, telescopes, space probes |
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| How can people observe distant objects in space? |
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| By using different types of telescopes |
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| What destination have humans traveled to in space? |
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| Human made object place in orbit around a body in space. |
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True or False.
Satellites are used for studying Earth's surface, monitor changes over time, collecting weather information, for search and rescue operations, to provide composite images, for communication, for relaying information to distant locations on Earth, for GPS. |
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| How are satellites useful in communication? |
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| The relay data (internet, radio, tv) and they are also used to relay long distance telephone calls. |
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| What do remote sensing satellites observe? |
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| What are remote sensing satellites used for? |
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-Map and monitor Earth's resources.
-Provide important information on how Earth's surface is changing over time. |
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| Why are satellites a valuable tool for scientists studying environmental changes on Earth? |
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| Satellites can identify sources of pollution, monitor crops to watch for the spread of diseases, monitor the amount of freshwater ice and sea ice, and monitor global temperatures. |
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| How has the aerospace program affected Florida's economy and culture? |
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| By encouraging tourism, by increasing revenue, by providing jobs, and by encouraging private industry |
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| What two areas of education has the space industry influenced in school and colleges in Florida? |
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| What are some reasons and advantages why Cape Canaveral was chosen as NASA's launch site? |
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| Florida is close to the equator giving a rocket additional launch speed, safe place for booster rockets and fuel tanks to fall, low population density, and military bases. |
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| What is an artificial satellite? |
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| Describe Global Positioning System (GPS). |
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| Network of 24 satellites, sending microwave signals, that determine the location of a receiver on Earth's surface. |
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