Solar System
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Science
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7th Grade
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Wesley Waddle
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
All of the following are ways that the atmosphere makes the existence of life on Earth possible EXCEPT —
maintains a constant temperature
shields Earth from small collisions
offers protection from radiation
allows for gas exchange between plants and animals
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Scientists have determined that there is a particular distance from the Sun that is most likely to allow life to inhabit a planet. This area is called the inhabitable zone and is shaded in the diagram below. Also, the planet needs liquid water and oxygen present.
According to the information above, why would Planet E NOT be a good place to look for life?
Too Hot
No Oxygen
Too Cold
No Water
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The table shows characteristics of planets in our solar system.
Which planet could most likely support human life?
Planet A
Planet B
Planet C
Planet D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following characteristics of the Sun helps life to exist on Earth?
1.The Sun’s gravity keeps the Earth in a consistent orbit.
2.The Sun’s radiation provides heat to the Earth.
3.The Sun’s light shines on half of the Earth at a time.
4.The Sun’s solar flares and storms shower the Earth with additional radiation.
5.The Sun’s spots cause cooler areas on the Sun’s surface.
6. The Sun’s position in relation to the Earth and Moon causes eclipses.
Characteristics 1, 2, and 3
Characteristics 2 and 3
Characteristics 2, 3, 4, and 5
Characteristics 3, 5, and 6
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-LS1-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why would life on Earth be unlikely to survive if the liquid iron core did not produce a magnetic field?
Oxygen would not be attracted to the lower atmosphere, which would not allow for respiration.
Asteroids would not be repelled, which would cause constant explosions on the surface.
The Sun’s heat would not be attracted, which would make the surface too cold.
The radiation from the Sun would not be repelled, which would make the surface too hot.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following characteristics of the Earth are essential to the existence of life?
1.Earth’s size causes acceleration due to gravity to be 9.8 m/s^2.
2.Earth’s atmosphere is composed of mostly nitrogen with oxygen and carbon dioxide.
3.Earth’s surface has an abundance of silicon oxide in the form of sand.
4.Earth’s surface temperature ranges from -88°C to 58°C.
5.Earth’s magnetic field repels some solar radiation from reaching the surface.
Characteristics 2 and 4
Characteristics 1, 2, and 4
Characteristics 2, 4, and 5
Characteristics 1 and 3
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The two most abundant gases in Earth’s atmosphere are nitrogen and oxygen.
Which planet would most likely be able to support life from Earth?
Planet A
Planet B
Planet C
Planet D
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
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