Habitable planets

What type of space exploration technology would you suggest investing significantly more time and resources in? Explain your reasoning.

What advantages do rovers have over landers?

Is sending astronauts into space the best way to learn about space? Explain why or why not.

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What is the most important factor for a planet to be habitable?

• A) Their size
• B) Their star
• C) The presence of water
• D) Their atmosphere

Why are high mass stars bad for habitability?

• A) They die too quickly
• B) They produce too much heat
• C) Their radiation is too powerful
• D) Both A and C

Why are low mass stars bad for habitability?

• A) They do not produce enough energy
• B) Their gravity is not strong enough to keep planets in orbit
• C) They are at risk of going supernova, destroying any life in the process
• D) Both A and B

What is the habitable zone around a star called?

• A) The moderate zone
• B) The “Goldilocks” zone
• C) The temperate zone
• D) The “just right” zone

How is a moon helpful for habitability?

• A) It can cause eclipses
• B) It can help stabilize the planet’s orbit
• C) It can indicate the presence of water
• D) It can protect the planet from some meteors