Multiple Choice
Compared to optical telescopes, radio telescopes are built large because
A) radio waves are absorbed by the atmosphere.
B) they're less expensive to make than optical telescopes.
C) radio waves have very long wavelengths.
D) atmospheric turbulence is more of a problem.
E) radio sources are harder to find.
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