GM 1.1

Open Ended

What are you most curious about when it comes to Earth and space science?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to study both Earth and other rocky planets in our solar system?

• To understand the history and processes of our own planet

• To find new places for humans to live

• To discover new types of animals

• To learn how to build spaceships

Multiple Choice

What is the main focus of Earth and space science?

• The study of plants and animals

• The study of processes on Earth and in space

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of weather only

Multiple Choice

Why do scientists use advanced tools to study other planets?

• To find new stars

• To see if other planets could support life

• To measure the distance to the sun

• To observe comets

Multiple Choice

What is one of the main roles of planetary geologists?

• Building rockets

• Searching for evidence that other planets could have supported life

• Studying only Earth's rocks

• Observing the weather

Open Ended

What do you think a planet would need to support life?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms can you find in the Geology on Mars Glossary?

• atmosphere

• photosynthesis

• gravity

• eclipse

Multiple Choice

What does the term 'biosphere' refer to?

• All the living things on a planet

• The solid surface of a planet

• A long, narrow groove formed by flowing liquid

• The mixture of gases surrounding a planet

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a 'rocky planet'?

• A planet with a solid surface, such as Earth or Mars

• A planet made mostly of gas, like Jupiter

• A planet that orbits outside the solar system

• A planet with rings, like Saturn

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered rocky planets in our solar system?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

Open Ended

Why do scientists focus on rocky planets when searching for evidence of life beyond Earth?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four rocky planets shown in the image?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mars

Open Ended

How does our understanding of Earth help us learn about other rocky planets?

Open Ended

Compare Earth to the other rocky planets in terms of size and composition. What similarities and differences can you identify?

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of a system as given in the lesson?

• A group of planets orbiting the sun

• A set of interacting parts forming a complex whole

• A single object in space

• A type of planet

Multiple Select

Which of the following are parts of the Earth system?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the main goal for student planetary geologists in this activity?

• To determine which planets are good places to search for evidence of habitability

• To learn the names of all the planets

• To study only Earth's atmosphere

• To compare the sizes of planets

Multiple Choice

What are the four spheres of the Earth system that groups will examine?

• Geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere

• Lithosphere, stratosphere, exosphere, mesosphere

• Crust, mantle, core, ocean

• Clouds, rocks, plants, animals

Multiple Choice

Which planets are classified as the four rocky planets?

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Venus

• Mercury, Earth, Neptune, Mars

Open Ended

Why is it important to compare the spheres of different rocky planets when searching for evidence of habitability?

Multiple Select

Select all the reasons why taking good notes is important during this activity.

• To answer questions accurately

• To explain findings to the group

• To memorize planet names

• To compare information with others

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main focus of Earth and Space Science?

• Studying the weather patterns on Earth only

• Exploring the structure and processes of Earth and other planets

• Learning about animals and plants

• Understanding human history

Open Ended

What is one key difference between Earth and Mars that you learned about in this lesson?