Why are X-ray telescopes placed in space, but not on Earth’s surface?%C2%A0(1 point) Responses A telescope in space is closer to the planets and stars.%C2%A0 A telescope in space is closer to the planets and stars.%C2%A0 X-rays are too powerful and dangerous to be used on Earth. %C2%A0 X-rays are too powerful and dangerous to be used on Earth. %C2%A0 Earth’s atmosphere deflects X-rays from space.%C2%A0 Earth’s atmosphere deflects X-rays from space.%C2%A0 Earth’s surface releases X-rays into the atmosphere.

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Why are X-ray telescopes placed in space, but not on Earth’s surface?%C2%A0(1 point) Responses  A telescope in space is closer to the planets and stars.%C2%A0 A telescope in space is closer to the planets and stars.%C2%A0  X-rays are too powerful and dangerous to be used on Earth. %C2%A0 X-rays are too powerful and dangerous to be used on Earth. %C2%A0  Earth’s atmosphere deflects X-rays from space.%C2%A0 Earth’s atmosphere deflects X-rays from space.%C2%A0  Earth’s surface releases X-rays into the atmosphere.

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The correct response is: **Earth’s atmosphere deflects X-rays from space.** X-rays do not penetrate the Earth's atmosphere effectively, which is why X-ray telescopes need to be placed in space in order to observe astronomical phenomena that emit X-rays.