Solar System Sun and Water

Which of the following is NOT a reason why Earth is the only planet with life as we know it?

• It's atmosphere

• It has water

• It's distance from the sun

• It's moon

Which statement is true?

• There is life on Mars right now.

• There may have been life on Mars a long time ago.

• There has never been life on Mars.

Which planets have humans visited?

• Mars

• the moon

• Venus

• none

Which of the following do a few organisms on Earth survive without?

• energy

• water

• sunlight

• nutrients

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Which would be true if Earth had no atmosphere?

• Earth's surface temperature would remain constant.

• Meteoroids would not strike Earth's surface.

• Objects would float off of Earth's surface.

• Earth would have no liquid water.

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Which is least likely to exist on Mars?

• ice

• liquid water currently on the surface

• water vapor

• liquid water underground

Why do scientists follow the water when looking for life in the solar system?

• They believe that hydrogen is the foundation of all life.

• They believe that water is essential for life on Earth.

• Without the oxygen in water, life can't make food.

• Photosynthesis requires water to produce energy.

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The Sun is important to life on Earth because it _________.

• provides light and thermal energy.

• protects life-forms from meteoroids.

• is a source of nourishment for all organisms.

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Which planet has liquid water and supports life?

• Mars
• Earth
• Saturn
• Uranus

The four conditions that enable life on Earth are...

• Frozen water, liquid water, breathable gases, gravity

• Liquid water, gravity, atmosphere, temperature

• Liquid water, frozen water, seasons, atmosphere

• Breathable atmosphere, gravity, seasons, water

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