10 Questions
What is the term for a planet that orbits a star outside of our solar system?
Exoplanet
How many exoplanets have scientists confirmed?
Over 5000
Have planet hunters found an Earth-like planet?
Yes, many Earth-like planets have been found
What instrument has been used to discover faraway exoplanets?
Telescope
What is the Goldilocks zone?
A zone where conditions are just right for life to exist
What is the term for a planet that orbits a star outside of our solar system?
Exoplanet
How many possible exoplanets need to be studied further before they can be confirmed?
Around 3,000
How do astronomers estimate the temperature of faraway planets?
By observing the brightness variation of the planets
Describe the extreme conditions found on two exoplanets.
Intense radiation and extreme gravity
Are most confirmed exoplanets like the planets in the solar system we live in?
No, they are all very different
Explore the fascinating world of exoplanets with this quiz. Learn about the first exoplanet discovered, the number of confirmed exoplanets, the instruments used for discovery, the extreme conditions on some exoplanets, and the search for Earth-like planets.
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