Which of the following characteristics of Jupiter best explains why Jupiter does not support life, while Earth does? Jupiter -

has virtually no water on the surface.

has four moons that orbit the planet.

rotates on its axis once every 10 hours.

orbits the Sun once every 12 years.

Spacesuits have layers of high capacity for thermal insulation in order to -

regulate body temperature in the extremes of space

prevent the spread of bacteria that thrive in space

allow communication with the space station

prevent the astronaut from sweating inside the suit

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

average temperature of -145 degrees Celsius

1,200 times more volume than earth

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

All must be present for a planet to support life

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?

engaging in a daily routine using exercise equipment

wearing protective clothing while inside the space vehicle

What characteristics of the planet, Earth, is essential to the survival of living organisms?

Earth has abundant available water

Earth has just one orbiting moon.

Earth orbits the Sun once every 365 days

Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

Define habitable zone.

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

a vehicle propelled by the exhaust made from burning fuel

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

What are the conditions in space?

extreme temperatures, no atmosphere, microgravity, Ultraviolet radiation

extreme temperatures, no atmosphere, microgravity, no radiation

extreme temperatures, no atmosphere, macrogravity, Ultraviolet radiation

extreme temperatures, no atmosphere, macrogravity, Radiation

Other than providing oxygen, what is the most important thing a space suit does for astronauts on a space walk?

Allows them to conduct experiments

Which of the following characteristics of a planet will have the greatest influence on determining whether or not its temperature will be suitable to support life?

The distance from the Sun during its orbit.

The amount of its gravitational force.

The number and size of active volcanoes.

The tilt of the axis of rotation of the planet.

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

maintains a constant temperature

offers protection from radiation

shields Earth from small collisions

allows for gas exchange between plants and animals

Characteristics of Space

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which President decided that the US should enter the space race?

President Obama

President Washington

President Kennedy

President Nixon

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following are essential items for human space exploration?

Oxygen, Water, Food

Soil, water, and food

Shelter, oxygen, and sunlight

Food, oxygen, and air

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why are space suits necessary for astronauts working on the surface of another planet?

Space suits provide the weight needed to hold astronauts down on the planet's surface.

Space suits allow astronauts to carry things that normally would be too heavy.

Space suits make an astronaut more visible to other astronauts

Space suits provide protection from radiation and offer normal air pressure inside.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

About how much of earth's atmosphere is Nitrogen?

78%

20%

10%

85%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The entire mass of air that surrounds Earth, made up of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and trace amounts of other gases.

Ozone Layer

Solar Winds

Atmosphere

Magnetosphere

Gas in Earth’s atmosphere that absorbs most of the damaging high-energy ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.

Atmosphere

Magnetosphere

Solar Winds

Ozone Layer

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A portion of the electromagnetic spectrum emitted by the Sun; can cause tanning, sun burning, and skin cancers.

Ultraviolet Radiation

Light

Magnetosphere

Microwaves

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Characteristics of Space

33 questions

Which President decided that the US should enter the space race?

Which of the following are essential items for human space exploration?

Why are space suits necessary for astronauts working on the surface of another planet?

About how much of earth's atmosphere is Nitrogen?

The entire mass of air that surrounds Earth, made up of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and trace amounts of other gases.

Gas in Earth’s atmosphere that absorbs most of the damaging high-energy ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.

A portion of the electromagnetic spectrum emitted by the Sun; can cause tanning, sun burning, and skin cancers.

Magnetic lines of force from Earth’s polar north and south, acting like a giant magnet.

Which of the following characteristics of Jupiter best explains why Jupiter does not support life, while Earth does? Jupiter -

The habitable zone for the star in the diagram shown is between 200 and 250 million km away from the star.

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