Earth in Space Review

Why is Earth more likely to support human life than other planets in our solar system?

• It has a molten core

• It has oxygen and water

• It receives more solar radiation

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How does Earth's location in the solar system make it suitable for sustaining life?

• Earth's distance from the Sun is just right for temperature

• Earth's distance from the Moon is just right for tides

• Earth's distance from other planets is creates liquid water

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How does gravity help make Earth habitable?

• it prevents sunlight from harming us

• it allows plants to grow

• it holds the atmospheres in place

Why does Earth have temperatures that allow for human survival?

• Earth's distance from the sun is just right

• Minerals on Earth absorb heat we don't need

• Earth's core warms the planet

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What is the BEST reason life is sustainable on Earth?

• four seasons

• the moon

• the gas planet

• liquid water

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Why is Earth better able to sustain life than Venus?

• Venus has no moon but we do

• Earth has a thicker atmosphere

• Earth's temperature is lower than Venus

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Which average temperature of other planets listed below is closest to Earth?

• -50 F

• 130 F

• 38 F

• 117 F

Which BEST describes the role of Earth's atmosphere in supporting life?

• It provides gravity that keeps animals on the surface

• It helps maintain temperatures of the mantle and core

• It maintains suitable temperatures

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Why is Earth able to support life while other planets are unable?

• Other planets are too big

• Other planets are too small

• Earth has a gravity but other planets don't

• Earth has liquid water, and other planets don't

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An astronomer discovers a new planet that she thinks could support life similar to that found on Earth. Which conditions would most likely support life on this planet?

• moderate temperature, ice, an atmosphere

• cold temperature, liquid water, no atmosphere

• moderate temperature, liquid water, an atmosphere

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