Solar System REVIEW - 25

Which planet is known to support life?

• Mars

• Venus

• Earth

• Jupiter

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by liquid water?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?

• 50°C

• 75°C

• 100°C

• 150°C

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which planets have atmospheres containing hydrogen and helium?

• Jupiter and Saturn

• Earth and Mars

• Venus and Mercury

• Mars and Neptune

What is the role of carbon dioxide in a planet's atmosphere?

• Prevents heat from escaping

• Cools the planet

• Makes the planet icy

• Increases oxygen levels

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What is an example of an organism that can survive without oxygen?

• Humans

• Clostridium botulinum

• Fish

• Birds

How far above Earth’s surface does the magnetosphere begin?

• 500 km

• 1,000 km

• 2,000 km

• 4,000 km

What are Earth's two types of poles?

• Geographic and Magnetic

• North and South

• East and West

• Hot and Cold

What is the MESSENGER space probe known for?

• Discovering ice in craters near Mercury's poles

• Landing on Mars

• Orbiting Jupiter

• Studying Saturn's rings

What is the significance of comets in the solar system?

• They are made partly of water in the form of ice

• They are sources of light

• They are made of metal

• They are sources of heat

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4