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Look at the graphic from NASA and read the excerpt from Chapter Four of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.The Hubble Space Telescope can observe three types of light: ultraviolet, visible, and infrared. Infrared light has longer wavelengths than visible light. It can be seen through dust clouds that often obscure distant stars and galaxies, making it one of the best ways to study the universe in depth. However, Hubble's ability to observe in the infrared range is limited. Scientists wanted to build a space telescope that could focus primarily on infrared light, providing new insights that Hubble could not fully achieve.How does the graphic enhance the information in the excerpt?

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It demonstrates that infrared telescopes are unable to detect anything beyond our galaxy.
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It shows that JWST and Hubble detect the same types of light with no difference in capabilities.
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It compares the range of light observed by Hubble, JWST, and Spitzer, helping to illustrate why JWST was needed.
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It proves that visible light is the most useful type of light for studying deep space, including distant stars and galaxies.
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Look at the timeline excerpt from Chapter Four of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.2013-2016: Extensive testing is conducted on all components.Why did the author most likely include a range of years in this entry?

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to show that testing was a lengthy and ongoing process
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to imply there were many technical failures during testing
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to compare JWST’s testing phase to that of other space telescopes
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to emphasize that all testing was completed at the same time in 2016
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Read the two excerpts from Chapter Four of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.Light travels at a speed of approximately 186,282 miles per second. That's pretty fast, but the universe is a huge place! For example, light from the Sun takes about 8 minutes to reach Earth, so we see the Sun as it was 8 minutes ago. For more distant objects, this delay can be millions or billions of years.NASA scientists set specific goals for JWST, which helped shape its design and capabilities. The goals of JWST are:Search for the first galaxies and sources of light formed right after the Big Bang.How do these two excerpts together explain why JWST was designed to study the early universe?

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They explain that JWST was built to detect the fastest-moving objects in the universe.
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They show that because light takes time to travel, JWST can capture images of galaxies as they appeared billions of years ago.
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They suggest that JWST can travel back in time to directly observe and capture images of the Big Bang as it happened.
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They indicate that because sunlight takes 8 minutes to reach Earth, JWST's primary goal is to measure the exact speed of light in space.
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Look at the timeline excerpt from Chapter Four of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.1989: The first conference to discuss a space-based infrared telescope is held.1996: A committee of 18 members is selected to review designs.1997: Funding is allocated for additional studies.2002: Teams are selected to build components, and the telescope is named after former NASA administrator James Webb.What is the purpose of the first four entries of the timeline?

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to describe the planning steps taken in creating JWST
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to highlight the major technical achievements of JWST
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to show when JWST first began collecting funding
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to explain how JWST was tested before its launch
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Look at the timeline excerpt from Chapter Four of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.1989: The first conference to discuss a space-based infrared telescope is held.1996: A committee of 18 members is selected to review designs.2002: Teams are selected to build components, and the telescope is named after former NASA administrator James Webb.(Several more events listed with just the year)December 25, 2021: JWST is launched.January 24, 2022: JWST reaches Lagrange Point 2.July 12, 2022: The first images from JWST are released to the public.What is the effect of including specific months and days for the last three events in the timeline, while the earlier events only include years?

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It highlights delays in the telescope’s construction and testing.
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It provides exact dates to compare JWST with other missions.
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It emphasizes the precise timing of JWST’s most critical milestones.
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It shows that the telescope’s early development was less important than its launch.
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divided sections
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numbered sections
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steps in a process
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time-based order
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Read the excerpt from Chapter Four of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.Even before NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope in 1990, scientists were already planning for the next generation of space telescopes.Which best explains the purpose of this sentence with regards to the organization of the chapter?

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It explains how Hubble led directly to the creation of JWST.
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It compares Hubble and JWST to highlight their differences.
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It introduces Hubble as a problem that NASA needed to solve by developing JWST.
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It establishes a chronological connection between the development of Hubble and JWST.
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What is the best reason to color-code a map?

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to explain geographic regions to the reader
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to describe geographic regions to the reader
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to help the reader quickly locate geographic regions
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to help the reader briefly sum up geographic regions
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Look at this graphic organizer of requirements to apply to become an astronaut.Requirements for AstronautsWhat does the graphic organizer most suggest about the job of an astronaut?

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It is technical and potentially tedious.
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It is detailed and potentially exhausting.
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It is confidential and potentially exciting.
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It is complex, demanding, and involves flight.
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