1)On a space mission, the gravitational environment can negatively affect the bone density of astronauts. Which accommodation will most likely protect the bone health of the crew on a space mission?

engaging in a daily routine using exercise equipment

wearing protective clothing while inside the space vehicle

What characteristics of the planet, Earth, is essential to the survival of living organisms?

Earth has abundant available water

Earth has just one orbiting moon.

Earth orbits the Sun once every 365 days

Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

What is the most important factor that determines Earth’s temperature?

Gas composition of the atmosphere

If Earth were much smaller, it would not support life because it would not have enough mass to

have sufficient gravity to hold an atmosphere.

collect needed radiant energy from the Sun.

maintain a gravitational pull on the Moon.

rotate on its axis once per day.

What data could be collected, that gives scientists info about if life exists on that planet?

The presence of an atmospheric ozone layer

The number of other planets in the system

How long the planet takes to rotate

What characteristics of a planet will influence whether its temp. will be suitable to life?

The distance from the Sun of its orbit

The amount of its gravitational force

The number and size of active volcanoes

The tilt of the axis of rotation of the planet

How does Carbon Dioxide in Earth's atmosphere allow Earth to support life?

Carbon Dioxide traps radiation from the sun to warm Earth and is used by plants in photosynthesis.

Animals need Carbon Dioxide to breathe.

Carbon Dioxide is produced by plants so that animals can breathe.

Carbon Dioxide is needed to make water.

What conditions would you look for if you were looking for life on moons or other planets besides Earth?

Moderate temperature, liquid water, and presence of a gas containing atmosphere.

Moderate temperature, ice, and the presence of a gas containing atmosphere.

Cold temerature, liquid water, and the absence of gas containing atmosphere.

Hot temperature, liquid water, and the absence of gas containing atmosphere.

Define habitable zone.

an area that is just the right distance from the sun, or other star, that it is not too hot or too cold to support life

a vehicle propelled by the exhaust made from burning fuel

matter that contains carbon which includes all living things

the study of the origin, development, distribution, and future of life on Earth and in the universe

What important roles does the Sun do for Earth?

The Sun's radiation provides needed heat to the Earth , adn the light from the Sun only shines on half of the Earth at a time.

The Sun's gravity allows the Earth to move fast enough to have both day and night in 24 hours.

The Sun's solar flares and storms shower the Earth with additional radiation.

The Earth's position in relation to the Sn causes eclipses.

What force holds Earth's atmosphere in place?

the weight of the atmosphere is sufficient to hold the atmosphere in place.

This spinning of the the Earth creates teh force needed to hold teh atmosphere in place.

How does the Ozone in our atmosphere contribute to life on our planet?

It attracts dust particles by using the Earth's magnetic field.

Ozone absorbs moisture in the air.

force of gravity acting on an object

How much an object weighs on a spring scale.

the mass X's the volume of an object

What does terraform mean?

To form the land and atmosphere

to terrorize people using different forms

To perform terribly on this quizizz

Sc.6.E.7.9

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which planet would be the most likely place to observe for life?

A

B

C

D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All of the following are ways that the atmosphere makes the existence of life on Earth possible EXCEPT ...

maintains a constant temperature

shields Earth from small collisions

offers protection from radiation

allows for gas exchange between plants and animals

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following characteristics of the planet Jupiter most likely makes it impossible for life to exist?

1,200 times more volume than earth

has 63 moons

average temperature of -145 degrees Celsius

rotational period of 10 hours

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following conditions are absolutely necessary for a planet to support life?

All must be present for a planet to support life

I, II, and IV

II and III

II, IV, and V

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which characteristic of earth is most responsible for its ability to support life?

carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere

earth is terrestrial

proximity to the sun

presence of ice

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Earth and Mars are similar in their proximity to the sun.

Why is Earth capable of sustaining life while Mars is not?

Mars is in the habitable zone, but it is a bit smaller than earth,

making it impossible to support life.

Mars is in the habitable zone, but made of gas instead of rock, making it impossible to support life.

Mars is in the habitable zone, but is a bit further from the sun than earth, making it too cold to support life.

Mars is in the habitable zone, but it is a bit further from the sun than earth, making it too hot to support life.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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14) The diagram below represents the Sun and planets of our solar system. Which planet on the above diagram represents Earth?

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H

K

M

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Which planet would be the most likely place to observe for life?

All of the following are ways that the atmosphere makes the existence of life on Earth possible EXCEPT ...

Which of the following characteristics of the planet Jupiter most likely makes it impossible for life to exist?

Which of the following conditions are absolutely necessary for a planet to support life?

Which characteristic of earth is most responsible for its ability to support life?

Earth and Mars are similar in their proximity to the sun. Why is Earth capable of sustaining life while Mars is not?

14) The diagram below represents the Sun and planets of our solar system. Which planet on the above diagram represents Earth?

1)On a space mission, the gravitational environment can negatively affect the bone density of astronauts. Which accommodation will most likely protect the bone health of the crew on a space mission?

What characteristics of the planet, Earth, is essential to the survival of living organisms?

What is the most important factor that determines Earth’s temperature?

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