LOEB FINAL M.C. Exam

What is astrobiology?

• the study of space

• the study of life on Earth

• the study of life in the universe

• the study of the lives of aliens

How are the Dry Valleys like Mars?

• both are warm and salty

• both are kind and wild

• both are hot and humid

• both are cold and dry

Why are some rocks not "solid"?

• many rocks are honeycombed with little spaces

• many rocks are made of playdough

• many rocks are full of sand and water

• none of these

What does a little snow create on the rocks?

• a flash flood for microbes

• little rock greenhouses for microbes

• hair salon for microbes

• hotel with a spa for microbes

Shelter is important for any Martian life. Why?

• to sheild from solar radiation

• to sheild from hurricanes

• to sheild food from bears

• to sheild from predators

What is science all about?

• testing new things

• testing new ideas

• testing new things & ideas

• none of these

What is likely to be the most common form of life in the universe?

• little green men

• simple microbes

• unicorns with wings

• all of these

What is the topic of the chapter: Evolution of a Scientist: The Mars Underground?

• the new mission to mars

• the other planets in our solar system

• how Chris became an astrobiologist

• aliens in the universe

What was the new kind of space science that was just getting started when Chris began studying astrophysics?

• zoology

• amphibology

• astrobiology

• areobiology

How did Chris get interested in astrobiology?

• the Viking mission found no life on Mars even though it had potential for life

• the Viking mission found evidence of life on Mars

• the Viking mission found no life on Mars and no potential for life

• the Viking mission found life on Mars