Question

Which of the following conclusions about the Kepler Space Telescope is supported by the passage?

a. The Kepler Space Telescope has discovered numerous exoplanets.
b. The Kepler Space Telescope primarily focuses on studying black holes.
c. The Kepler Space Telescope is a manned mission to outer space.
d. The Kepler Space Telescope has a short lifespan due to technical issues.

Answer 1

The passage supports the conclusion that the Kepler Space Telescope has discovered numerous exoplanets.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage supports the conclusion that the Kepler Space Telescope has discovered numerous exoplanets. The passage states that the Kepler telescope has been responsible for the discovery of most exoplanets, especially at smaller sizes, and shows a wide range of planet sizes from smaller than Earth to larger than Jupiter. Although the passage mentions the 4-year lifetime of the mission and the difficulty of detecting very small planets, it does not support conclusions about the telescope primarily focusing on studying black holes, being a manned mission to outer space, or having a short lifespan due to technical issues.