Goldilocks Zone

Which exoplanet could support life?

• EPIC 201912552 b (in the green)

• K2-18 c (in the black)

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Why do astronomers look for exoplanets in the green zones? 

• those exoplanets could sustain life

• they are the perfect distance away from their neighbors 

• the green represents the asteroid belts of the solar system.

What happens if a planet is too close to the sun?

• Too much gravity; it would be difficult to move around

• It will rotate too slowly (very long days)

• Too cold for liquid water

• It will rotate too quickly (short days)

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What does a exoplanet need to have the possibility of life?

• Dan, Landon, And Anthony

• Water

• Water,land

• Water, land, A atmosphere, and a sun like star

Which of the following is a characteristic needed for life on Earth?

• Frozen water

• High temperatures

• Liquid water

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Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which planet will best support life?

• Planet W

• Planet X

• Planet Y

• Planet Z

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Planet Z is most likely-

• In the Goldilocks Zone

• Between the star and the Goldilocks Zone

• The Goldilocks Zone is between it and the star

• There is no way to know

What is the Goldilocks Zone?

• A region around a star where conditions are just right for liquid water to exist

• A zone in the Earth's atmosphere where gold particles are found

• A region in space where gold is abundant

• A zone in the ocean where gold deposits are found

Why is the Goldilocks Zone important for the search for extraterrestrial life?

• It is the only place where planets can have atmospheres

• It is the region where planets can have liquid water, essential for life

• It is the only place where stars can form

• It is the region where black holes are found

Which of the following factors is NOT considered when determining the Goldilocks Zone of a star?

• The star's luminosity

• The star's age

• The star's distance from the galactic center

• The star's temperature