Unit 6, Week 3 Solar System

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The area around a star that is not too hot and not too cold for liquid water to exist on the surface of surrounding planets.

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habitable zone

Front

Natural process that occurs when certain gases in the atmosphere absorb and reradiate thermal energy from the sun

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Greenhouse Effect

Front

The layer of gases surrounding a planet, held in place by gravity

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Atmosphere

Front

If a planet is discovered to be in the habitable zone, does that mean it has life?

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No

Front

What is similar about all of the inner planets?

Back

rocky

Front

How does gravity affect objects in our solar system?

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Gravity causes objects to orbit around the Sun.

Front

Which of the following is not a requirement for a planet to be habitable? Water, right distance from the Sun, Balanced gases-Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Mountains

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Mountains

Front

Which characteristic of earth is most responsible for its ability to support life?

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proximity to the sun

Front

What characteristic of Earth is essential to the survival of living organisms?

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Earth has abundant available water

Front

In order for life as we know it to exist, a planet must have ______________________

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liquid water