Joy gazed at the night sky through a powerful telescope. He could see the distant stars and planets twinkling in the darkness. His fascination with astronomy led him to pursue a career as an astrophysicist, studying the mysteries of the universe.

A. A device used for measuring temperature.
B. An instrument used to make distant objects appear larger and nearer.
C. A tool used for navigating on land or sea.
D. A device used for listening to sounds from a distance.

Answer: (B)

Solution: Based on the context of the passage, it mentions “Joy gazed at the night sky through a powerful telescope” which indicates that the telescope is used to observe distant objects (stars and planets) in the night sky. This aligns with the definition of a telescope as “an instrument used to make distant objects appear larger and nearer.”