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Which phrases describe space observatories? Check all that apply.
are telescopes that can take images of invisible energy
are located on Earth’s surface away from areas of light pollution
observe electromagnetic radiation that is blocked by our atmosphere
observe only electromagnetic radiation that makes it through Earth’s atmosphere
are large observation decks in space where humans can conduct experiments
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Correct choices: 1 and 3.
- 1 ("are telescopes that can take images of invisible energy") — Yes. Space observatories (space telescopes) often detect and image electromagnetic wavelengths outside visible light (UV, X‑ray, infrared, etc.).
- 3 ("observe electromagnetic radiation that is blocked by our atmosphere") — Yes. A main reason for putting telescopes in space is to observe wavelengths (e.g., X‑rays, far UV, some infrared) that are absorbed by Earth's atmosphere.
Why the others are incorrect:
- 2 describes ground‑based observatories, not space ones.
- 4 is the opposite of what space observatories do.
- 5 describes space stations or platforms for humans, not typical space observatories.
- 1 ("are telescopes that can take images of invisible energy") — Yes. Space observatories (space telescopes) often detect and image electromagnetic wavelengths outside visible light (UV, X‑ray, infrared, etc.).
- 3 ("observe electromagnetic radiation that is blocked by our atmosphere") — Yes. A main reason for putting telescopes in space is to observe wavelengths (e.g., X‑rays, far UV, some infrared) that are absorbed by Earth's atmosphere.
Why the others are incorrect:
- 2 describes ground‑based observatories, not space ones.
- 4 is the opposite of what space observatories do.
- 5 describes space stations or platforms for humans, not typical space observatories.
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