Exploring Habitable Planets Quiz

Which of the following is a key criterion for a planet to be considered habitable?

• Presence of a magnetic field

• Presence of liquid water

• Presence of a thick atmosphere

• Presence of tectonic activity

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What is the term used to describe planets outside our solar system?

• Exoplanets

• Dwarf planets

• Gas giants

• Terrestrial planets

Which of the following is a method used to detect life on other planets?

• Spectroscopy

• Seismology

• Radiography

• Cartography

Which type of exoplanet is most likely to be habitable?

• Gas giant

• Ice giant

• Terrestrial planet

• Rogue planet

Explain why the habitable zone is also known as the "Goldilocks Zone."

• It is too hot for life

• It is too cold for life

• It is just right for liquid water to exist

• It is too far from the star

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

How does Earth's atmosphere composition contribute to its habitability?

• It provides a breathable mix of gases

• It reflects all sunlight

• It is composed mostly of hydrogen

• It is devoid of any greenhouse gases

Describe the significance of the presence of liquid water in the search for habitable planets.

• It indicates the presence of life

• It is necessary for chemical reactions that support life

• It is a sign of volcanic activity

• It suggests a thick atmosphere

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Analyze how the distance of a planet from its star affects its potential habitability.

• Closer planets are always habitable

• Planets too far are too cold for liquid water

• Distance has no effect on habitability

• Only planets at the edge of the solar system are habitable

How does the presence of water ice on a planet influence its habitability assessment?

• It suggests potential for liquid water

• It indicates a lack of atmosphere

• It confirms the presence of life

• It shows high temperatures

What reasoning supports the idea that a planet in the habitable zone is not necessarily habitable?

• It may lack a solid surface

• It may have a toxic atmosphere

• It may be too small to retain an atmosphere

• All of the above