Habitable Planets

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

• heat
• animals
• liquid water
• solar energy

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Which helps protect the earth from radiation?

• Water
• Atmosphere
• Mantle
• Gravity

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To offset the effects of the low-gravity space environment on the body, astronauts must -

• exercise regularly.
• eat high-fat meals.
• shower twice a day.
• take naps every day.

Astronaut beds have straps attached to provide a safe sleeping environment. What condition of space do the straps accommodate?

• Lack of oxygen
• Vacuum of space
• Microgravity environment
• Extreme temperatures

A spacesuit includes a helmet, gloves, shoes, and a total body covering. What vital part of the spacesuit that keeps the astronaut alive is missing from this list?

• A handheld computer
• A robotic arm
• An oxygen system
• A jet pack

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There is no air in space. Which of the following accommodations is required for an astronaut to directly communicate with another astronaut in space?

• Computer
• Radio
• Jet Pack
• Satellite

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Earth’s atmosphere contains water vapor and carbon dioxide. These greenhouse gases are important because they -

• are substances animals need to breathe.
• trap thermal energy in the atmosphere.
• 
  protect against magnetic particles.
• create Earth’s gravitational field.

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What makes it hard for an astronaut to breathe in space?

• harsh temperatures

• is an airless vacuum

• heavy equipment

• the air pressure

Space stations require an oxygen system because the atmosphere in space -

• is airless

• is poisonous

• smells bad

• is humid

Which of the following accommodations on the space station is used by astronauts to combat the effects of microgravity on their bones?

• special handles

• velcro straps

• exercise equipment

• oxygen system