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Why would scientists use Magellan radar instead of telescopes to map the surfaces of Venus?
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Reflecting telescopes differ from refracting telescopes in having?
A mirror instead of and objective lens (:
What sphere do landslides take place in?
The Lithosphere. +++ But not "in" - "on" instead. On the surfaces of hills and mountains.
Why is it best for scientists to use the scientific name of an organism instead of a common name?
Scientific names never differ among scientists.
What do scientists build telescopes on top of?
Some telescopes are on the earth this is because they are easier to maintain as it does not require launches to get astronaughts up there to fix them. Also they are cheaper having to make a telescope usable in space takes time and money, it also requires a launch which is expensive as well. It is easier to view the results as you can view them directly from the telescopes, instead of them having to be sent from space down to earth using microwaves then you need an antenna and other.
Who does wear a lab coat instead of scientists?
tv show character like LabRats
Reflecting telescopes differ from refracting telescopes in having?
A mirror instead of and objective lens (:
What did Magellan do to become famous?
Proving that the earth was round instead of flat.
Why do astronomers find it difficult to locate extrasolar planets with telephones?
Its simple! They use telescopes instead!
What is the difference between radio nd optical telescopes?
Optical telescopes use either lens' (refractory) or mirrors (reflective) to magnify light. Radio telescopes use dishes to pick up radio waves. sensors on the dishes collect the waves and turn them into a picture
Is it all right to use lunch meat such as bologna to dust surfaces in your house instead of a damp cloth?
no, it makes surfaces dirtier
The reason for Ferdinand Magellan exploration?
Ferdinand Magellan explored because he wanted to find spices for his country,yet found the pacific ocean instead. HE WAS REALLY LOOKING TO FIND THE SPICE ISLANDS!
What is the meaning of decahedron?
think of a square but instead of 4 surfaces, 10 this is the decahedron
What sphere do landslides take place in?
The Lithosphere. +++ But not "in" - "on" instead. On the surfaces of hills and mountains.
Country Magellan sailed for?
there! Ferdinand Magellan was Portuguese, but sailed for Spain (under Spanish King Charles the First) to find an alternate spice trade route to India (instead of using Portugal's route)
Are scientists that explain events or phenomenon using natural laws instead of the supernatural?
These scientists were called "Naturalists"
Where did Ferdinand Magellan want to go as an explorer?
he wanted you travel to the spice island by going West instead of East
What country did Ferdinand Magellan go to and why?
Magellan was suppose to sail to the "spice islands" because the spices there were rare around the world, but he navigated wrong, he arrived in the Philippines instead where he was killed, but he had another task, King Charles II
