Welcome to the Habitable Zone!

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The only planet that can support life is _____________________________.

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Earth

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What is the habitable zone?

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A zone with the correct distance away from a star.

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In order for life as we know it to exist, a planet must have ______________________

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liquid water

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Earth’s atmosphere contains water vapor and carbon dioxide. These greenhouse gases are important because they -

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trap thermal energy in the atmosphere.

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Which helps protect the earth from radiation? Options: Water, Atmosphere, Mantle, Gravity

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Atmosphere

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Is Mars inside the habitable zone?

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false

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The Habitable Zone or "Goldilocks Zone" is determined by the

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mass and temperature of the star

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If a planet was positioned outside of the habitable zone it would...

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Not support life because any water would be frozen.

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Scientist search for planets similar to Earth based on... Proximity to a star, temperature, and atmosphere.

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Proximity to a star, temperature, and atmosphere.