Astrobiology and Extraterrestrial Life

What is astrobiology?

• The study of stars and planets

• The study of life in the universe

• The study of Earth's atmosphere

• The study of ancient civilizations

Which of the following is NOT a field that astrobiology draws on?

• Physics

• Astronomy

• Literature

• Biology

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What are the three basic needs for organisms on Earth?

• Oxygen, sunlight, and soil

• Heat, light, and air

• Liquid water, a source of energy, and organic, carbon-based material

• Carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and minerals

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What are extremophiles?

• Animals that live in the ocean

• Plants that grow in deserts

• Aliens from other planets

• Organisms that live in extreme environments

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Where is Gale Crater located?

• On the Moon

• On Jupiter

• On Mars

• On Saturn

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Which of the following moons is NOT mentioned as a possibility for extraterrestrial life?

• Europa

• Enceladus

• Titan

• Phobos

What is unique about Titan's rivers?

• They are made of molten lava

• They are made of liquid water

• They are made of liquid nitrogen

• They are made of liquid hydrocarbons

What is the basic building block of all life as we know it?

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

What is one of humanity's oldest questions?

• Are we alone?

• How do we travel to other planets?

• How was the Earth formed?

• What is the meaning of life?

What is the main goal of astrobiologists working on Earth?

• To find new species of animals

• To explore the ocean depths

• To study the weather

• To learn about forms of life that can exist