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Question 5 • IN-Earth and Space Science A

Which technology can observe electromagnetic radiation and avoid light pollution to allow for exploration beyond our solar system?

Answer
A
space probe
B
space station
C
space shuttle
D
space observatory

Explanation

A space observatory carries instruments above Earth’s atmosphere, where they can detect electromagnetic radiation without interference from atmospheric conditions or light pollution. This makes it useful for studying distant objects beyond our solar system; a space probe travels to explore particular destinations instead.

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