Life in the Solar System

Which do scientists think is most likely to support life?

• Jupiter

• Earth's Moon

• Mars

• Venus

Why do scientists follow the water when looking for life in the solar system?

• They believe that hydrogen is the foundation of all life.

• They believe that water is essential for life on Earth.

• Without the oxygen in water, life can't make food.

• Photosynthesis requires water to produce energy.

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Evidence that Mars might be able to support life-forms includes signs of liquid water on or near its surface.

• True

• False

Venus and Mercury are not likely to support life because they are too hot for liquid water to form.

• True

• False

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Which statement is true?

• Saturn might support life because of its location.

• Venus might support life because of its temperature.

• Earth’s moon might support life because water has been found there.

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________ is the study of the origin, distribution, and development of life in the universe.

• astrobiology

• astrology

• astrology

Mars might be able to support life because scientists have found evidence of ________ on or near its surface.

• carbon dioxide

• water

• volcanic activity

• geothermal energy

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What is the term for the study of life in the universe?

• astroecology

• astrobiology

• bioastronomy

• ecoastronomy

The Sun is important to life on Earth because it _________.

• provides light and thermal energy.

• protects life-forms from meteoroids.

• is a source of nourishment for all organisms.

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

• A

• B

• C

• D