Which of the following is not an advantage of spacecraft flybys over ground-based telescope observations?
A)Spacecraft can sample the gravitational field of a planet.
B)Spacecraft can view "backlit" views of planetary rings.
C)Spacecraft can measure local magnetic fields.
D)Spacecraft can monitor changes in a planet's atmosphere over long times.
E)Spacecraft can make highly detailed images of the planet and its moons.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ground-based telescopes can also monitor changes in a planet's atmosphere over long times through consistently observing it. Therefore, it is not an advantage exclusive to spacecraft flybys.

Which of the Following Is Not an Advantage of Spacecraft