Habitable Planets
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a habitable planet?
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A habitable planet is one that has the right conditions to support life, including the presence of liquid water, a suitable atmosphere, and a stable climate.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the characteristics of a habitable planet?
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Characteristics include being Earth-sized, terrestrial (rocky), located within its star's habitable zone, and having conditions that allow for liquid water.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the habitable zone?
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The habitable zone is the region around a star where conditions are just right for liquid water to exist on a planet's surface.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why are gas giants not considered habitable planets?
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Gas giants lack a solid surface and have extreme atmospheric conditions, making it impossible for life as we know it to exist.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of stars are best for finding habitable planets?
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Sun-like stars, which are of average size and temperature, are considered the best candidates for hosting habitable planets.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why are smaller, cooler stars more likely to have habitable planets?
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Smaller, cooler stars have longer lifespans, providing a stable environment for planets to develop and sustain life.
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What happens to the habitable zone of a giant hot star?
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The habitable zone of a giant hot star is located at a much greater distance from the star compared to that of smaller stars.
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