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What is the largest object in our solar systems?

Which choice accurately describes the function of the earth's atmosphere?

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Which choice accurately describes the function of the earth's atmosphere?
It absorbs all radiation from the sun
It absorbs light radiation but blocks heat radiation
It reflects all the radiation from the sun
It blocks harmful radiation but traps warmth
2
What is the largest object in our solar systems?
Saturn
Sun
Jupiter
Moon
3
What might happen if the Earth did not have a magnetic field?
The planet would immediately become too cold
The planet would immediately become too hot
The oxygen in the atmosphere might dissipate
We might be bombarded by dangerous cosmic rays
4
Which of the following is not habitable because of extreme heat?
Moon
Mars
Venus
Mercury
5
In the name "Thermosphere" the prefix "thermo-" refers to what?
Atmospheric gases
Meteor
Altitude
Heat
6
Why can't we colonize the Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, or Uranus?
We can colonize them
They are to far from the sun
They are big balls of liquids
They are big ball of gas
7
What gas makes up the majority of the Earth's atmosphere?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Argon
8
What is the cause for season's on Earth?
Revolution around the sun
Rotating on the Earth Axis
Moon orbiting the Earth
Tilt of the Earth Axis
9
What might happen if the earth didn't have an atmosphere?
We wouldn't be able to breathe
Everything would go flying off into space.
The seasons would be longer.
The earth's rotation would stop.
10
If we would colonize the moon, what will we need to bring with us?
Everything
Air
Food
Water