Life in Space

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following characteristics of a planet will have the greatest influence on determining whether or not its temperature will be suitable to support life?

• The amount of its gravitational force.

• The number and size of active volcanoes.

• The tilt of the axis of rotation of the planet.

• The distance from the Sun of its orbit.

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Why is it important for a planet to be in the habitable zone for life to exist there?

• The habitable zone is where the pressure is just right for life

• The habitable zone is where the amount of water is just right for life

• The habitable zone is where the temperature is just right for life

• The habitable zone is where the orbital period is just right for life

Habitable zones are the areas...

• where the planet orientations cause seasons

• around a star where water can be liquid

• where only planets the size of Earth can form

• where life is guaranteed to be found on planets

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Why is Earth more likely to support human life than other planets in our solar system?

• It has a molten core

• It has oxygen and water

• It receives more solar radiation

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In order to survive, astronauts must do what with their water?

• Conserve

• Recycle

• Reuse

• All of these are correct

How does Earth's location in the solar system make it suitable for sustaining life?

• Earth's distance from the Sun is just right for temperature

• Earth's distance from the Moon is just right for tides

• Earth's distance from other planets is creates liquid water

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

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

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

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

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

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Which of the following accommodations on the space station is used by astronauts to combat the effects of microgravity on their bones?

• special handles

• Velcro straps

• Exercise equipment

• oxygen system

What causes astronauts' bones and muscles to weaken in space?

• the lack of gravity

• the lack of exercise

• the strange sleep cycles

• the unusual space food

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