Amazing Earth

What is Earth known for within our solar system?

• It is the largest planet.

• It is the only planet with known living organisms.

• It has the most moons.

• It is the hottest planet.

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What is another name for the "habitable zone" of the solar system?

• The Red Zone

• The Goldilocks Zone

• The Twilight Zone

• The Green Zone

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Why are planets too close to the sun not suitable for life?

• They are too cold

• They have no atmosphere

• They have no liquid water, receive too much solar radiation and are too hot

• They are too small

What is the distance between the Sun and Earth defined as in astronomical terms?

• 1 light-year

• 1 parsec

• 1 astronomical unit

• 1 kilometer

What type of star is the Sun?

• A red giant star

• A white dwarf star

• An average size main sequence star

• A supernova

Why is the Sun's energy output important for Earth?

• It is too intense for sustaining life

• It varies too much for stable climates

• It is perfect for sustaining life on Earth

• It is not significant for life on Earth

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What is one of the functions of Earth's atmosphere?

• It magnifies the sun's UV radiation.

• It reflects most of the sun's harmful UV radiation.

• It generates solar radiation.

• It depletes air necessary for life.

What does the atmosphere help to regulate on Earth?

• The atmosphere helps to regulate the amount of water on Earth.

• The atmosphere helps to regulate the amount of sunlight reaching the Moon.

• The atmosphere helps to regulate energy, preventing extremely hot days and freezing nights.

• The atmosphere helps to regulate the rotation of the Earth.

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Which planet has an atmosphere full of CO2, making it the hottest planet?

• Mars

• Earth

• Mercury

• Venus

Why do Mercury and Mars experience extreme temperatures during day and night?

• Because they are the closest planets to the Sun.

• Because they have a very thick atmosphere.

• Because they have a very thin atmosphere.

• Because they are the largest planets in the solar system.