Habitable Planet

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

• Distance to the Moon

• Proximity to the Sun

• Gas composition of the atmosphere

• Amount of water on the planet

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following describes a habitable Earth?

• right distance from the Sun

• presence of oxygen in the hydrosphere

• has a weak magnetic field

• dominant presence of solid ice

Which of the following describes a Goldilocks Zone?

• a zone composed mainly of frozen water

• a region where life is impossible to exists

• a zone composed only of rocks and other celestial debris

• an area where the temperature is not too hot and not too cold

Which of the following is an important characteristic of earth in sustaining life?

• Earths’ position beyond the Goldilocks zone

• The atmosphere that blocks the rays of the sun from reaching Earth

• The abundant nitrogen in the atmosphere made life possible on Earth

• The presence of liquid water which plays a vital role for cell’s metabolism

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Why is the ozone layer important in sustaining life on earth?

• It is where Earth satellites orbit and auroras show.

• It influences hydro-meteorological phenomenon such as storms.

• It shields the Earth the Sun's ultraviolet radiation and keeps the planet warm.

• It is where celestial objects get burned and disintegrated upon entering Earth.

8. Which subsystem helps regulate the temperature of the Earth so we do not experience too much hotness or coldness.

• Biosphere

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

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

• Presence of liquid water

• High surface temperature

• Lack of atmosphere

• Proximity to a black hole

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What is the Goldilocks Zone in the context of habitable planets?

• A region with extreme temperatures

• A zone with abundant volcanic activity

• An area where conditions are just right for liquid water

• A place with no magnetic field

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which atmospheric component is crucial for supporting life on a habitable planet?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Helium

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