Earth and Space

Which planet would be the most likely place to observe for life?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following characteristics of the planet Jupiter most likely makes it impossible for life to exist?

• 1,200 times more volume than earth

• has 63 moons

• average temperature of -145 degrees Celsius

• rotational period of 10 hours

Which of the following conditions are absolutely necessary for a planet to support life?

• All must be present for a planet to support life

• I, II, and IV

• II and III

• II, IV, and V

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which characteristic of earth is most responsible for its ability to support life?

• carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere

• earth is terrestrial

• proximity to the sun

• presence of ice

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

1)On a space mission, the gravitational environment can negatively affect the bone density of astronauts. Which accommodation will most likely protect the bone health of the crew on a space mission?

• drinking extra fluids

• eating more calories

• wearing protective clothing while inside the space vehicle

• engaging in a daily routine using exercise equipment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is the most important factor that determines Earth’s temperature?

• Distance to the Moon
  
• Gas composition of the atmosphere
• Proximity to the Sun
  
• Amount of water on the planet

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What characteristics of the planet, Earth, is essential to the survival of living organisms?

• Earth has abundant available water
  
• Earth has just one orbiting moon.
• Earth orbits the Sun once every 365 days
  
• Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Define habitable zone.

• a vehicle propelled by the exhaust made from burning fuel
• an area that is just the right distance from the sun, or other star, that it is not too hot or too cold to support life
• matter that contains carbon which includes all living things
• the study of the origin, development, distribution, and future of life on Earth and in the universe

Spacesuits have layers that have thermal insulation in order to -

• regulate body temperature in the extremes of space

• prevent the spread of bacteria that thrive in space

• allow communication with the space station

• prevent the astronaut from sweating inside the suit

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

What are the conditions in space?

• extreme temperatures, no atmosphere, microgravity, Ultraviolet radiation
• extreme temperatures, no atmosphere, microgravity, no radiation
• extreme temperatures, no atmosphere, macrogravity, Ultraviolet radiation
• extreme temperatures, no atmosphere, macrogravity, Radiation