What is the significance of Earth being referred to as 'The Blue Marble'?

Understanding Our Home Planet: Earth

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6th - 10th Grade
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Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is the only planet with known life.
It is the largest planet in the solar system.
It is the closest planet to the sun.
It has the most moons.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many satellites does NASA use to measure various Earth systems?
Over 20
Over 15
Over 25
Over 10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the key benefits of NASA's data on Earth systems?
It tracks the movement of asteroids.
It improves the way we grow food and manage land.
It helps in predicting solar flares.
It measures the distance to other galaxies.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What natural events does NASA monitor to understand Earth's changing climate?
Earthquakes and tsunamis
Solar eclipses and lunar phases
Meteor showers and comets
Hurricanes, volcanoes, and fires
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some of the impacts of human activities on Earth's climate observed by NASA?
Decreasing carbon dioxide levels and cooling temperatures
Increasing forest cover and stable weather patterns
Melting ice and rising temperatures
Decreasing ocean levels and stable temperatures
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does NASA's data help communities around the world?
By offering travel discounts
By helping them prepare for environmental changes
By predicting stock market trends
By providing entertainment
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the goals of NASA's electric flight technologies?
To explore other planets
To reduce fuel consumption and save energy
To increase flight speeds
To create larger aircraft
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does understanding our changing world benefit us?
It allows us to travel to other galaxies.
It increases the number of natural disasters.
It helps us improve lives and safeguard our future.
It decreases the need for scientific research.
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