Extreme life on the Earth and in Space

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What is the name of the moon that orbits Saturn?

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Titan

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What is the visible part of the Sun called?

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The photosphere

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What is the lowest winter temperature ever recorded on Earth?

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-89.2°C in Antarctica

Front

Does sound travel in space?

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No, sound does not travel in space.

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What wind speed (in km/h) characterizes a category 5 hurricane?

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Winds reach a speed of 252 km/h.

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What is the term for organisms that can survive in extreme environments?

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Extremophiles

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What is the main gas that makes up the atmosphere of Titan?

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Nitrogen

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What is the temperature range in Antarctica during winter?

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Can drop below -60°C.

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What is the primary reason sound cannot travel in space?

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There is no medium (like air) for sound waves to travel through.

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What type of storm is classified as a hurricane?

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A powerful tropical storm.