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LIFE IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
LIFE IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
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1
Space suits protect astronauts from the harsh environment in space & provides them with oxygen.
False
True
I don't know
2
How does the space suit backpack help astronauts breathe in a space environment?
maintains air pressure to keep body fluids from boiling
collects urine and solid wastes
stabilizes an internal temperature of 22*C (72*F)
provides pure O2 for inhaling and canisters to collect CO2
3
Which characteristic of Earth is most responsible for its ability to support life?
proximity to the sun
proximity to Mars
proximity to Pluto
proximity to the moon
4
The atmosphere makes the existence of life on Earth possible EXCEPT for ________________.
maintains a constant temperature
offers protection from radiation
shields earth from collisions
allows for gas exchange between plants and animals
5
Earth supports life because of it's...
temperature controlled environment
atmosphere
proximity from the sun
presence of water
6
The region around a star where the avg temp on a planet allows for liquid water is called the
Cinderella Zone
Big Bad Wolf Zone
Habitable Zone
Goldilocks Zone
7
Which of the following items would not be needed for an UNMANNED space mission?
rocket fuel
electrical systems
oxygen tanks
communication system
8
EARTHS ATMOSPHERE IS MADE UP OF...
80% nitrogen & 20% oxygen
99% oxygen & 1% other gases
80%nitrogen, 19% oxygen & 1% other gases
79% nitrogen, 20% oxygen & 1% other gases
9
Which inventions allow for manned space exploration?
International Space Station
space suits
Space Shuttle
satellites
10
____________ is the only planet with conditions suitable for life to exist.
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Earth
11
How does pressure in the astronauts space suit help the body work?
acts as an external pacemaker to regulate the heart beat
force blood to parts of body/counteracts absence of gravity
monitors the content of O2 to CO2 in the blood
regulates gas exchange btwn the O2 pack and the astronaut
12
What force allows us to stay grounded on Earth?
we don't stay grounded...we float
lead feet
weight
gravity
13
The floating sensation astronauts experience while in a space environment is due to __________.
gravity
microgravity
macrogravity
zero gravity
14
The insulated feature of space suit layers are designed to____________.
trap excessive CO2
protect from radiation
regulate temperature
provide pure O2
15
The 2 most important things necessary for life in space are __________ and ___________.
oxygen, water
food, matches
oxygen, life raft
first-aid-kit, water
