Life in the Solar System

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

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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

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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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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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Earth and Mars are similar in their proximity to the sun.

Why is Earth capable of sustaining life while Mars is not?

• Mars is in the habitable zone, but it is a bit smaller than earth,

  making it impossible to support life.

• Mars is in the habitable zone, but made of gas instead of rock, making it impossible to support life.

• Mars is in the habitable zone, but is a bit further from the sun than earth, making it too cold to support life.

• Mars is in the habitable zone, but it is a bit further from the sun than earth, making it too hot to support life.

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14) The diagram below represents the Sun and planets of our solar system. Which planet on the above diagram represents Earth?

• G

• H

• K

• M

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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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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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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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