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What is another name for the habitable zone?
What is another name for the habitable zone?
- The Goldilocks Zone (correct)
- The Mercury Zone
- The Pluto Zone
- The Asteroid Belt
What is the primary characteristic of a planet within the habitable zone?
What is the primary characteristic of a planet within the habitable zone?
- It is close to a star.
- It can have liquid water on its surface. (correct)
- It has a thick atmosphere.
- It has a rocky surface.
Why is liquid water considered important for life, as we know it?
Why is liquid water considered important for life, as we know it?
- It reflects sunlight.
- It creates strong magnetic fields.
- It is a necessary ingredient. (correct)
- It prevents volcanic activity.
What would happen to Earth if it were located where Pluto is?
What would happen to Earth if it were located where Pluto is?
What would happen to Earth if it were located where Mercury is?
What would happen to Earth if it were located where Mercury is?
What is NASA aiming to do with its Earth-focused missions?
What is NASA aiming to do with its Earth-focused missions?
Why does NASA study Earth from space?
Why does NASA study Earth from space?
What natural disaster is NASA working to provide information about?
What natural disaster is NASA working to provide information about?
What is the definition of a habitable zone?
What is the definition of a habitable zone?
What would Earth's atmosphere do if it was in Mercury's position?
What would Earth's atmosphere do if it was in Mercury's position?
What efforts is NASA trying to guide with information from new missions?
What efforts is NASA trying to guide with information from new missions?
What is the size range of planets within the habitable zone in the image?
What is the size range of planets within the habitable zone in the image?
What is NASA improving with its Earth-focused missions?
What is NASA improving with its Earth-focused missions?
What does NASA use to increase the understanding of Earth?
What does NASA use to increase the understanding of Earth?
What would happen to the Sun if Earth was located where Pluto is?
What would happen to the Sun if Earth was located where Pluto is?
Besides habitable zones, what is NASA also focused on?
Besides habitable zones, what is NASA also focused on?
Where did life on Earth start?
Where did life on Earth start?
What parameter does NASA not focus on to guide efforts?
What parameter does NASA not focus on to guide efforts?
What does NASA want to increase our understanding of?
What does NASA want to increase our understanding of?
What is Earth's distance from the Sun called, to allow water to remain a liquid?
What is Earth's distance from the Sun called, to allow water to remain a liquid?
Flashcards
Habitable Zone
Habitable Zone
The area around a star where liquid water can exist on a planet's surface.
Earth's Orbit
Earth's Orbit
The perfect distance from the Sun allowing water to remain liquid, crucial for life.
Why NASA Studies Earth
Why NASA Studies Earth
To enhance our understanding of Earth.
NASA's Earth-Focused Missions
NASA's Earth-Focused Missions
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Importance of Liquid Water
Importance of Liquid Water
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Study Notes
- Earth is located in the habitable zone, also known as the Goldilocks zone.
- A "habitable zone" is defined as the distance from a star where liquid water can exist on a planet's surface.
- Habitable zones are also called Goldilocks zones because the conditions have to be "just right" for supporting life, not too hot and not too cold.
- If Earth was as far from the Sun as Pluto, the Sun would barely be visible, resulting in the freezing of Earth's oceans and atmosphere.
- If Earth was as close to the Sun as Mercury, Earth's water would turn into steam and boil off due to the extreme proximity to the Sun.
- Earth's orbit around the Sun allows water to remain in its liquid state.
- The distance Earth is from the sun is the habitable zone, or the Goldilocks zone.
- Earth relies on water as a necessary ingredient, as life began in water.
Why NASA Studies Earth
- NASA uses its position in space to further understand Earth, improve human lives, and protect the future.
- NASA is designing missions focused on Earth that will provide pivotal data to inform us when dealing with climate change, natural disasters, forest fires, and enhance agricultural methods.
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