7.9.a

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

• G

• H

• K

• M

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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?

• drinking extra fluids

• eating more calories

• wearing protective clothing while inside the space vehicle

• engaging in a daily routine using exercise equipment

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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.

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

• Distance to the Moon
  
• Gas composition of the atmosphere
• Proximity to the Sun
  
• Amount of water on the planet

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