What makes the TRAPPIST-1 system unique compared to our solar system?

TRAPPIST-1 Telescope Investigations

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It has more planets than our solar system.
It is located in the Andromeda galaxy.
Its planets are closer to their star than Mercury is to the Sun.
All its planets are gas giants.
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Why is the discovery of liquid water on some TRAPPIST-1 planets significant?
It suggests the planets are made of ice.
It indicates the presence of an atmosphere.
It raises the possibility of life existing there.
It means the planets are closer to Earth.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the potential impact of discovering life on a TRAPPIST-1 planet?
It could change the course of human history.
It would prove that Earth is the only habitable planet.
It would have no significant impact.
It would confirm the existence of parallel universes.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What role does the Spitzer Space Telescope play in the TRAPPIST-1 investigation?
It is used to measure the distance to TRAPPIST-1.
It captures images of the planets' surfaces.
It helps in analyzing the atmospheres of the planets.
It detects gravitational waves from the system.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the Spitzer Space Telescope's mission called the 'warm mission'?
It operates at room temperature.
It no longer has coolant but still functions in space.
It is used to study warm planets.
It is located closer to the Sun.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the expected contribution of the James Webb Space Telescope to the TRAPPIST-1 study?
It will search for new planets in the system.
It will replace the Spitzer Space Telescope.
It will provide more detailed atmospheric data.
It will focus on studying the star itself.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What intriguing possibility is raised by the presence of industrial gases in a planet's atmosphere?
The planet is likely to be uninhabitable.
The planet could have its own industry.
The planet is closer to its star than expected.
The planet might have a breathable atmosphere.
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