Exploring the Role of Minerals in Detecting Life
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Sophia Harris
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Science, Biology, Chemistry
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
03:31
10 questions
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1.
Multiple Choice
What is one of the greatest unanswered questions in science?
Are we alone in the universe?
Is the universe expanding?
What is dark matter?
How many galaxies are there?
2.
Multiple Choice
How did life on Earth affect the planet's mineral diversity?
It made minerals disappear.
It decreased the number of minerals.
It had no effect on minerals.
It increased the number of mineral species.
3.
Multiple Choice
What role do minerals play in detecting life on other planets?
They are irrelevant to life detection.
They can only indicate water presence.
They provide clues about past civilizations.
They can show signs of life through biosignatures.
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Multiple Choice
What is a clear mineral sign of life?
A large crystal formation
A mineral shell or bone
A shiny rock
A metallic surface
5.
Multiple Choice
What is a characteristic of biological pyrite?
It is found only on Earth.
It is nanoscale and fine-grained.
It is always metallic.
It is coarse-grained.
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