Life-Sustaining Conditions in Space

1. What is one of the main ingredients needed for life on any planet?

• Gold

• Water

• Carbon dioxide

• Fire

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2. What does the “Goldilocks Zone” refer to?

• A region in space with no stars

• A planet that is too hot or too cold

• The distance from a star where conditions are just right for liquid water

• A star system with three planets

What do scientists call planets outside our solar system?

• Dwarf planets

• Exoplanets

• Asteroids

• Satellite planets

Why is Earth a great planet for life?

• It has multiple moons.

• It has the perfect amount of water and atmosphere.

• It is the largest planet in the solar system.

• It is closest to the Sun.

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What would happen if a planet was too close to its star?

• It would be too hot for liquid water to exist.

• It would have a lot of life.

• It would be too cold for life.
  

• It would have too many moons.

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Why is liquid water important for life?

• t keeps the temperature low.

• It allows plants to grow and supports biological processes.

• It keeps the planet from spinning too fast.

• It makes the planet look beautiful.

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What kind of planets are scientists most interested in when searching for life?

• Planets with volcanoes

• Planets in the Goldilocks Zone

• Planets with rings

• Planets that are far from their stars

What is one tool scientists use to look for habitable planets?

• Telescopes

• Submarines

• Microscopes

• Satellites for weather

How do scientists determine if a planet might have water?

• By checking the color of the planet

• By measuring the distance from its star

• By looking for moons around the planet

• By listening for sounds from the planet

Why are scientists interested in studying planets with atmospheres?

• Atmospheres might trap heat and allow water to stay liquid.

• Atmospheres make the planet spin faster.

• Planets with atmospheres are always larger.

• Atmospheres block light from their stars.

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