What is the primary focus of astronomers when searching for habitable planets?

Exoplanets and Habitability Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Discovering planets with unique landscapes
Locating planets with abundant resources
Identifying planets with potential to support life
Finding planets with similar size to Earth
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is NOT a criterion for a planet to be considered habitable?
Availability of energy sources for metabolism
Ability to support complex organic molecules
Presence of liquid water
Proximity to a black hole
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the 'habitable zone' in the context of planetary habitability?
A region with the least amount of cosmic radiation
A region where a planet can maintain liquid water on its surface
An area with the highest concentration of stars
A zone with the most intense gravitational pull
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is a planet's mass important for its habitability?
It dictates the planet's rotational speed
It influences the planet's distance from its star
It affects the planet's ability to retain an atmosphere
It determines the planet's color
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What role does a planet's core play in sustaining life?
It determines the planet's surface temperature
It provides a source of geothermal energy
It influences the planet's orbital path
It affects the planet's atmospheric pressure
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Earth's atmosphere that supports life?
It is composed entirely of nitrogen
It blocks harmful radiation
It is devoid of carbon dioxide
It is thinner than other planets
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a 'super Earth' in the context of exoplanets?
A planet with a unique magnetic field
A planet located outside the habitable zone
A planet larger than Earth but with similar conditions
A planet with extreme weather conditions
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