Galileo's Telescope — Questions and answers

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What did Galileo discover when he pointed his telescope at the Moon?

Choices

  1. It was perfectly smooth and shiny, like glass.
  2. It was a large, flat disc made of ice.
  3. It was covered in mountains and craters, just like Earth. ✓
  4. It was actually a giant, glowing light bulb.

Answer: It was covered in mountains and craters, just like Earth.

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What did Amir exclaim when he looked at the moon again after hearing about Galileo?

Choices

  1. "It still looks perfectly smooth to me!"
  2. "It's too dark, I can't see anything!"
  3. "Oh! Now I see it! It looks like a whole other world!" ✓
  4. "I wish I had a more powerful telescope!"

Answer: "Oh! Now I see it! It looks like a whole other world!"

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What did Malak write in her notebook about Galileo's discovery?

Choices

  1. That the moon has very tall mountains.
  2. That telescopes are amazing tools.
  3. That looking closer can change how we see everything. ✓
  4. That she wants to fly to the moon and climb its mountains.

Answer: That looking closer can change how we see everything.

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