Exoplanets and Extremophiles: Searching for Life Beyond Earth

Nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen, sunlight, and water

Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and water (correct)

Oxygen, helium, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and phosphorus

Sunlight, methane, carbon dioxide, sulfur, and water

A celestial body that orbits a star outside of our solar system (correct)

A dwarf planet in a distant galaxy

A moon that orbits a planet outside of our solar system

A rogue planet that travels through space without orbiting any star

The region in space where alien life is most likely to exist. Also known as the Green zone.

The area around a black hole where extreme conditions support life. Also known as the Extreme zone.

The area around a star where liquid water could exist on the surface of a planet. Also known as the Goldilocks zone. (correct)

The zone in a galaxy where habitable planets are clustered. Also known as the Life zone.

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