Exploring the TRAPPIST-1 System

Interactive Video
•
Physics, Science
•
11th Grade - University
•
Hard
Wayground Content
FREE Resource
Read more
7 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary characteristic of the Trappist-1 star compared to our Sun?
It is much hotter than the Sun.
It is a red dwarf star with a cooler temperature.
It is located in the constellation Orion.
It is larger and more massive than the Sun.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How were the planets of the Trappist-1 system discovered?
By observing their gravitational effects on nearby stars.
Through direct imaging with telescopes.
By detecting the transit of planets in front of their star.
Using radio wave emissions from the planets.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which Trappist-1 planet is considered the most Earth-like in terms of habitability?
Trappist-1C
Trappist-1D
Trappist-1H
Trappist-1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the orbital period of Trappist-1B?
9 Earth days
4 Earth days
6 Earth days
1.5 Earth days
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant challenge for habitability in planets orbiting red dwarf stars?
Excessive distance from the star.
Lack of a solid surface.
Excessive radiation and tidal locking.
Too much atmospheric pressure.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which phenomenon enhances the stability of the Trappist-1 planetary system?
Gravitational waves
Magnetic fields
Orbital resonance
Solar flares
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of stars are red dwarfs?
30%
50%
70%
90%
Similar Resources on Wayground
6 questions
TED: Finding planets around other stars | Lucianne Walkowicz

Interactive video
•
11th Grade - University
8 questions
Habitable Exoplanets Debunked!

Interactive video
•
11th Grade - University
4 questions
3 Solar Systems Scientists Still Don’t Understand

Interactive video
•
11th Grade - University
11 questions
10 Extraterrestrial Discoveries That Could Prove Aliens Exist

Interactive video
•
11th Grade - University
2 questions
Landing on Europa!

Interactive video
•
11th Grade - University
3 questions
Why Venus Could Doom 'Habitable' Exoplanets

Interactive video
•
11th Grade - University
2 questions
The Treasures of Trappist-1

Interactive video
•
11th Grade - University
2 questions
Life on an Eyeball Planet? It's Possible

Interactive video
•
11th Grade - University
Popular Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Lab Safety Procedures and Guidelines

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Nouns, nouns, nouns

Quiz
•
3rd Grade
10 questions
9/11 Experience and Reflections

Interactive video
•
10th - 12th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
5th Grade
11 questions
All about me

Quiz
•
Professional Development
22 questions
Adding Integers

Quiz
•
6th Grade
15 questions
Subtracting Integers

Quiz
•
7th Grade
9 questions
Tips & Tricks

Lesson
•
6th - 8th Grade
Discover more resources for Physics
15 questions
Position vs. Time and Velocity vs. Time Graphs

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Using Scalar and Vector Quantities

Quiz
•
8th - 12th Grade
14 questions
Distance & Displacement

Quiz
•
11th Grade
8 questions
Distance Time Graphs

Lesson
•
9th - 12th Grade
13 questions
Velocity Graphs Position vs. Time

Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
36 questions
Unit 2 - Waves Review - 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Significant Figures

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade
8 questions
Circuits and Ohm's Law

Lesson
•
9th - 12th Grade