Moen7ExploringSpace Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| Electromagnetic Spectrum | The range (short to long) of wavelengths |
| Telescope | Used to magnify (make bigger) objects in space so that people can see the objects in space. |
| Refractor | Telescope that magnifies (makes bigger) objects. It uses a convex (curved outward like the surface of a ball) glass lens to bend light and bring it into focus |
| Reflector | Telescope uses a concave (curved inward like a bowl) glass lens and magnifies (make bigger) an object |
| Observatory | A large building used to view the sky, stars, and planets. It often has a dome-shaped (curved) roof |
| Orbit | A curved path, usually oval in shape, created by gravity |
| Satellite | Any object that orbits around another object |
| Space Probe | Manmade instrument that goes deep into space to gather (get) and return data (information) |
| Space Shuttle | Vehicle that carries supplies or people into space; it can be reused (used again) |
| Apollo | The final (last) project to get people on the moon |
| Global Positioning System (GPS) | Uses satellites to find locations on the Earth |
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