7.9

Earth’s ____________________________ helps protect life from ultraviolet radiation.

• ozone layer

• oxygen content of atmosphere

• presence of water

• proximity to the Sun

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112.27.b.9.C

Which of the following discoveries about Mars suggests conditions

that may have once supported life? Mars has –

• A the tallest mountain in the solar system.

• B two moons orbiting the planet.

• C only a small amount of atmosphere.

• D small amounts of water in the soil.

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112.19.b.9.B

Match the following

• Space station

• The living quarters and equipment used to

  protect astronauts while in space

• Space suit

• The protective gear that protects

  astronauts from the cold, airless

  environment of space

• Accommodations

• The specialized equipment used to

  conduct research and repair damaged

  equipment

• Instruments

• A man-made laboratory that is placed in

  space for research

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112.27.b.9.C

If Earth were much smaller than it is now, it would not support

life because it would not have enough mass to -

• A collect needed radiant energy from the Sun.

• B maintain a gravitational pull on the Moon.

• C have sufficient gravity to hold an atmosphere.

• D rotate on its axis once per day.

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112.19.b.9.B

List the steps of the scientific method

d

e

f

c

b

a

Communicate results

Form a hypothesis

Draw conclusions

Analyze results

Ask a question

Conduct experiment

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

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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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What force holds Earth's atmosphere in place?

• Gravity

• 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.

• None of these.

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

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

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

• Blocks radiation from the sun

• Ozone absorbs moisture in the air.

• None of these

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

• A

• B

• C

• D