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What is the term for a planet that orbits a star outside of our solar system?
What is the term for a planet that orbits a star outside of our solar system?
- Supernova
- Exoplanet (correct)
- Dwarf planet
- Asteroid
How many exoplanets have scientists confirmed?
How many exoplanets have scientists confirmed?
- Over 5000 (correct)
- Less than 100
- Around 200
- Exactly 1000
Have planet hunters found an Earth-like planet?
Have planet hunters found an Earth-like planet?
- No, Earth-like planets have not been found
- Earth-like planets are not a focus of planet hunters
- Yes, many Earth-like planets have been found (correct)
- Only one Earth-like planet has been found
What instrument has been used to discover faraway exoplanets?
What instrument has been used to discover faraway exoplanets?
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What is the Goldilocks zone?
What is the Goldilocks zone?
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What is the term for a planet that orbits a star outside of our solar system?
What is the term for a planet that orbits a star outside of our solar system?
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How many possible exoplanets need to be studied further before they can be confirmed?
How many possible exoplanets need to be studied further before they can be confirmed?
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How do astronomers estimate the temperature of faraway planets?
How do astronomers estimate the temperature of faraway planets?
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Describe the extreme conditions found on two exoplanets.
Describe the extreme conditions found on two exoplanets.
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Are most confirmed exoplanets like the planets in the solar system we live in?
Are most confirmed exoplanets like the planets in the solar system we live in?
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