Question

question 1 (1 point) because they are small and far away, kbos look like faint stars even through the worlds largest telescopes. they are so hard to see that the first classical kuiper belt object was just discovered in _?_ a 1992 b 2002 c 2012 d 2022 question 2 (1 point) are the following statements true or false? 1 - the moon is spherical in shape. 2 - the moon is not self-luminous. 3 - the moon circles the earth once per month. true false question 3 (1 point) the last time humans went to the moon, two superpowers battled it out for national pride and science superiority. this time the players are banking on financial opportunities and using the moon for _?_ a tourism b clean energy c both d neither

Explanation:

• Question 1: Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs) are small and distant. The first classical Kuiper Belt object, 1992 QB₁, was discovered in 1992.
• Question 2:
• The Moon is approximately spherical (due to gravitational forces).
• It is not self - luminous (reflects sunlight).
• It orbits the Earth approximately once a month (sidereal month is about 27.3 days, synodic month about 29.5 days).
• Question 3: Currently, there are plans for lunar tourism (e.g., private companies offering lunar trips) and using the Moon for clean energy (e.g., mining helium - 3 for fusion energy).

Answer:

• Question 1: a. 1992
• Question 2: True
• Question 3: c. both