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WorksheetsSc.6.E.7.9
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 17mins
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
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
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
Ozone contributes to supporting life on earth by blocking
radiation
water vapor.
helium ions.
atmospheric heat.
What important roles does the Sun do for Earth?
The Sun's gravity allows the Earth to move fast enough to have both day and night in 24 hours.
The Sun's solar flares and storms shower the Earth with additional radiation.
The Earth's position in relation to the Sn causes eclipses.
The Sun's radiation provides needed heat to the Earth , adn the light from the Sun only shines on half of the Earth at a time.
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.
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
What is weight?
How much an object weighs on a spring scale.
force of gravity acting on an object
the mass X's the volume of an object
None of these
What does terraform mean?
to terrorize people using different forms
To perform terribly on this quizizz
To form the land and atmosphere
None of these.
