CA#10 - SPACE

Define habitable zone.

• a vehicle propelled by the exhaust made from burning fuel
• an area that is just the right distance from the sun, or other star, that it is not too hot or too cold to support life
• matter that contains carbon which includes all living things
• the study of the origin, development, distribution, and future of life on Earth and in the universe

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following characteristics of the planet Jupiter most likely makes it impossible for life to exist?

• 1,200 times more volume than earth

• has 63 moons

• average temperature of -145 degrees Celsius

• rotational period of 10 hours

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following conditions are absolutely necessary for a planet to support life?

I. Planetary temperature averages are very moderate

II. Composition of atmosphere contains compounds necessary for organic life

III. Planetary motion included a tilted axis which results in seasons

IV. Water is present in all phases

V. The atmosphere contains hydrogen

• All must be present for a planet to support life

• I, II, and IV

• II and III

• II, IV, and V

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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

• carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere

• earth is terrestrial

• proximity to the sun

• presence of ice

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Using the information in the table above, which planet or moon in our solar system is most likely to have characteristics needed for life to exist?

• Earth's moon

• Venus

• Mars

• Europa

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

All of the following are ways that the atmosphere makes the existence of life on Earth possible EXCEPT —

• maintains a constant temperature

• shields Earth from small collisions

• offers protection from radiation

• allows for gas exchange between plants and animals

Which of the following items would not be needed for an unmanned space mission?

• rocket fuel

• communication system

• oxygen tanks

• electrical systems

When sending humans into space, space programs must consider many factors, one of which is the lack of air. Obviously, a lack of air means that humans are unable to breath in space. What is another problem that a lack of air poses?

• Sound waves must be used for communication.

• Mechanical waves must be used for communication.

• Gamma waves must be used for communication.

• Electromagnetic waves must be used for communication.

On a space mission, the gravitational environment can negatively affect the bone density of astronauts. Which accommodation will most likely protect the bone health of the crew on a space mission?

• Drinking extra fluids

• Eating more calories

• Wearing protective clothing while inside the space vehicle

• Engaging in a daily routine using exercise equipment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

An astronaut’s suit provides for the basic needs of the astronaut. Which of the following is NOT an accommodation provided by the astronaut's suit?

• Insulation

• Air pressure

• Microgravity

• Waste management