One Strange Rock Ep 3: Shield

According to Will Smith, what is the fuel of life?

• your own thoughts
• water

• oxygen

• the sun

What 3 things help shield us from the sun? (select 3 answers)

• the atmosphere

• earth's core

• life itself

• Sunglasses

What extreme temperatures must the astronaut suit be able to withstand?

• -150°F in the shade to 150°F in the sun

• -300°F in the shade to 300°F in the sun

• -200°F in the shade to 200°F in the sun

• -250°F in the shade to 250°F in the sun

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How has the sun impacted Mars?

• Destroyed the atmosphere and evaporated the oceans.

• The sun has caused Mars to have oceans and rivers.
• The sun has made Mars livable due to extreme heat.

• The sun has caused Mars to have a thick atmosphere.

Why do scientists study active volcanoes?

• To test new equipment
• Best way to see what is happening in the core.

• To find buried treasure
• To observe wildlife in the area

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How hot is the lava spewing from the volcano?

• 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit

• 800 degrees Fahrenheit

• 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit

• 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit

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What function does the Uranium and Thorium in the gas released from the volcano serve?

• Provide nutrients to the surrounding vegetation
• Helps maintain the heat of the Earth

• Act as a cooling agent for the Earth

• Serve as a warning system for nearby residents

What do the churning metals in the Earth's core create?

• Earth’s magnetic field

• Tectonic plates
• Volcanoes
• Hurricanes

How far does Earth’s magnetic field stretch into space?

• 400,000 miles

• 50,000 miles

• 15,000 miles

• 25,000 miles

How does the magnetic field protect life from the sun?

• Creates a vacuum against harmful solar wind particles

• Deflects the sun's radiation

• Absorbs harmful solar wind particles

• Absorbs the sun's radiation