How Much Do You Know About Kepler's Search for Habitable Worlds?
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How many extrasolar planets have been found using ground-based telescopes?

  • Less than 100
  • Approximately 1000
  • Over 500 (correct)
  • None of the above
  • What is the approximate percentage of stars that could have a habitable planet according to Kepler's findings?

  • 3% (correct)
  • 5%
  • 10%
  • 1%
  • What has SETI Institute searched for on the habitable worlds within a thousand light years of Earth?

  • Intelligent beings
  • Signs of life
  • Extraterrestrial transmissions (correct)
  • None of the above
  • Study Notes

    • Over 500 extrasolar planets have been found using ground-based telescopes
    • Kepler telescope can find multiple planets and small planets at the same time
    • Kepler has found approximately 3% of stars could have a habitable planet
    • There are at least 30,000 habitable worlds within a thousand light years of Earth
    • SETI Institute has searched for extraterrestrial transmissions on these worlds
    • No clearly extraterrestrial transmissions have been found yet
    • Kepler will continue to search for more Earth-like planets
    • These planets will be observed for signs of intelligence
    • There is a possibility of life on these habitable worlds
    • Kepler's discoveries suggest a big number of habitable worlds.

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    Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the fascinating world of extrasolar planets and the search for extraterrestrial life. Learn about the Kepler telescope and its discoveries, including the number of potentially habitable worlds it has found. Discover how the SETI Institute searches for extraterrestrial transmissions and whether any have been found. Explore the possibilities of life on these habitable worlds and what scientists are looking for to find signs of intelligence. This quiz is perfect for anyone interested in astronomy and the search for extr

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