All Federal Board Punjab Board Chapter Wise PDF Notes Free Download Website: www.easymegs.com , E-mail: usmanrafiqi11@qmail.com GENERAL SCIENCE FOR 8™ CLASS (UNIT 12) SHORT QUESTIONS Define: astronomy. electromagnetic radiation, space probe, space shuttle, international space station, radio waves, space junk. Astronomy: The observation of objects in space is known as astronomy. Electromagni ation Electromagnetic radiation consisting of electromagnetic waves that travels with the speed of light (such as visible light, radio waves and X-rays). Space probe: * It is a spacecraft that does not carry humans. For example voyager, Viking, pioneer and Hubble space telescope. + It takes photo of solar system and send it to earth as radio signals which are received by radio telescopes. Space shuttle: It is a spacecraft that can be launched into space a dit la ds on the earth just like aero plane. It can be used for: * Carry astronauts Launch probes + Launch satellites etc. International space station: International space station provides opportunities for research in the microgravity environment. Radio waves: Radio waves are the electromagnetic waves that travels with the speed of light. Space junk: The garbage and other prob ems in the space is known as space junk. Why to explore space? * To better understand the world in which we live. * Satellites are used to monitor changes in earth’s climate and ocean circulation for weather f recasting, in aviation and marine navigation etc. + Cellular technology also depends upon satellite communication. What is space technology? Space technology is developed by space science for space exploration. It includes spacecraft, satellites, space stations, and support infrastructure, equipment, and procedures Why it is risky to send humans to space? * Humans need enough food and air for long trips. * Protecting them from the extreme cold of space * Spacecraft can breakdown and leave the humans in the space. Visit www.easymcgs.com for Notes, Old Papers, PDF, Jobs, IT Courses & more. (Page 1 of 2) WWW.EASYMCQS.COMAll Federal Board Punjab Board Chapter Wise PDF Notes Free Download Website: www.easymegs.com , E-mail: usmanrafigi11@qmail.com GENERAL SCIENCE FOR 8™ CLASS (UNIT 12) List three alternatives to sending humans to space. * Using telescopes and other instruments. * Using Artificial satellites and probes. What are the uses of satellites? They are used to monitor changes in earth’s climate and ocean circulation for weather forecasting, in aviation and marine navigation etc. Whatis a space craft? A spacecraft is a vehicle, vessel or machine designed to fly in outer pa e Spacecraft are launched by the rockets. Draw a diagrammatic sketch of space craft and label is major xternal Parts Sunshade Lower antenna Spectrometer Solar panels Cooling system and other instruments What are global positio i g sate lites? Global Positioning Satellites: Sate ites orbiting the Earth, Earth monitoring stations, and navigation receivers provide accurate positioning for ships ground vehicles, airplanes and hand-held use. Name the instituti n where you can get education about space technology in Islamabad Institute of Space Technology, also known as ISP is the degree awarding university in Islamabad about space technology. Visit www.easymcgs.com for Notes, Old Papers, PDF, Jobs, IT Courses & more. (Page 2 of 2) WWW.EASYMCQS.COM