Analyze the characteristics of objects in our solar system that allow life to exist such as the proximity of the Sun, presence of water, and composition of the atmosphere; and
Identify the accommodations, considering the characteristics of our solar system, that enabled manned space exploration.
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If Earth was smaller like Mercury- its gravity would be too weak to hold a large atmosphere. What is the best explanation for Earth's ability to have an atmosphere?
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The mass of Earth makes the gravitational force stronger. This enables Earth to have an atmosphere that is dense enough to exist.
The mass of Earth makes the gravitational force weaker
The weight of Earth makes the gravitational force weaker. This enables Earth to have an atmosphere that is too light.
The weight of Earth makes the gravitational force stronger. This enables Earth to have an atmosphere that is dense enough to exist.
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What is the BEST way to discover if there is water on the surface of Mars?
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Observe the color of Mars to see if there are traces of blue
Study meteorites on Earth, believed to have been rocks from Mars
Send space probes to Mars to study the surface
Study the moon’s surface, since it is similar to that of Mars
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If Earth was smaller like Mercury- its gravity would be too weak to hold a large atmosphere. What is the best explanation for Earth's ability to have an atmosphere?
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What is the BEST way to discover if there is water on the surface of Mars?
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Why is the distance between Earth and the sun most important?
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What is one reason why life probably does not exist on Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune?
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The Earth is the only planet in our solar system that seems capable of supporting life as we know it. Which of these characteristics is NOT necessary if a planet were to support life?
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What is the large artificial facility occupied for long periods serving as a workspace to conduct research in space?
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Which celestial body would it be impossible for a Rover to land?
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For future space travel, students had to create a list of equipment. Which would be the best list of needs?
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Which space exploration device orbits around other objects and helps with TV and radio signals?
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With the use of the Hubble Space Telescope, scientists recently discovered a giant runaway star. It is 90 times larger than the sun and is very hot and blue-white in color. Why does the sun appear to be brighter than this runaway star when viewed from Earth?
