Space

Which of these provides the best evidence that life could develop on Mars?

• it has atmospheric gases

• it's surface temps

• craters and rocky surface

• ice and organic molecules

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which is the reason life in the outermost planets is less likely than life on planets closer to the Sun

• They have too little mass

• They have too much mass

• Their surfaces are extremely hot

• Their surfaces are extremely cold

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Earth's distance from the Sun helps the planet sustain life. What would happen if the Sun were larger?

• Earth would have to be further from the Sun

• Earth would have to be closer to the Sun

• Earth would need to be smaller

• Earth would need to be larger

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Using the image, determine which gas present in the atmosphere of Mars is the primary gas found in the atmosphere of Earth?

• Carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

• argon

• methane

Why is it a good idea for exercising on space flights?

• astronauts need to increase strength to move around the ship

• to keep from becoming overweight on a space mission

• to minimize the loss of muscle mass due to microgravity

• to ensure that bodily fluids do not collect in the feet

The outer layers of astronauts'' space suits are reflective in order to protect them from.....

• the vacuum of space

• intense sunlight

• micro-meteors

• water loss

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

As humans travel in space, which gas is provided in the atmosphere of the spacecraft and which gas is removed from the atmosphere of the space craft?

• Oxygen is provided. Carbon dioxide is removed.

• Carbon dioxide is provided. Oxygen is removed.

• Carbon dioxide is provided. Nitrogen is removed.

• Oxygen is provided. Nitrogen is removed.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

The temps in space vary from extremely cold to extremely hot. Earth's surface temp is mostly stable. Which of these is most responsible for Earth's surface temperature?

• solar radiation reflected from the Moon

• many volcanic eruptions near the Ring of Fire

• the greenhouse effect in the atmosphere

• plankton in the shallow ocean waters

Which is a group of tissues that work together to carry out a common function?

• organ

• organism

• system

• cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Which of these shows the levels of organization in the correct order from smallest to largest?

• Organs, tissues, cells, organism, organ systems

• Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism

• Tissues, cells, organs, organism, organ systems

• Cells, organs, tissues, organism, organ systems