Grammar & Vocabulary
Find a verb in the past participle form.
“the image was taken on November 30[…]”
What kind of object did a Reddit user spot in the satellite image over Texas?
A possible Starlink satellite.
True or False: A Starlink satellite was seen over Texas.
True
What platform was the satellite image spotted on?
Google Maps (satellite view).
Find an adverb of time in the text.
"Still, some astronomers remain concerned..."
What makes the satellite’s trail appear red, green, and blue in the image?
It was captured using different spectral bands.
True or False: SpaceX officially confirmed the satellite is part of Starlink.
False
What did BlackSky capture in August 2024?
A Starlink V2 mini satellite over the Pacific Ocean.
What is an example of the verb “to be” in the present tense from the text?
“Currently, over 7,200 Starlink satellites are in orbit.”
What was the satellite's estimated speed?
17,000 miles per hour.
What is the role of the expression “However” in the text?
It introduces contrast with the previous idea.
What is the grayscale imaging band mentioned in the text?
Panchromatic
Identify a modal verb in the text.
“Starlink satellites aren’t just photobombing astronomy photos — they might be sneaking into Google Maps too.”
Who took the satellite image shown on Google Maps?
An Airbus satellite.
What does the pronoun “it” refer to in “it shows the satellite”?
The image
Who is the astronomer quoted in the article?
Jonathan McDowell
Identify an example of passive voice in the text.
“The image was taken on November 30.”
What does the image make experts wonder, according to the text?
If more Starlink satellites are appearing in satellite images.
According to the text, what makes it plausible the satellite might not be from Starlink?
A Chinese satellite (Ziyuan-3-2) was also over the same area on the same date.
What country is the Ziyuan-3-2 satellite from?
China