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Planetary Atmospheres and Energy Balance Quiz

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Which of the following statements about the Earth's atmosphere is NOT true?

The atmosphere protects Earth from meteorites

The atmosphere reduces temperature extremes between day and night (correct)

The atmosphere nourishes life on Earth

The atmosphere gases block damaging ultraviolet light

Why is planet Earth considered as the 'blue planet'?

Earth has atmosphere

Earth is covered with red dust

Earth has mostly water on the surface (correct)

Earth has lots of volcano

What makes Earth different from other planets?

Earth has carbon dioxide in its atmosphere (correct)

Earth is mostly covered in water

Earth has comfortable distance from the sun

It has approximately the same size as Venus

Which of the following best defines planet Earth?

It supports life Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT a problem for life according to the text?

Too many energy-rich chemicals Signup and view all the answers

Which planet has an atmosphere about 1/100th that of Earth's?

Mars Signup and view all the answers

Which planets have nutrients and ways to circulate them to organisms?

Venus and Titan Signup and view all the answers

What happens when gas molecules escape to space from a planet or moon?

The planet or moon is left without an insulating blanket or protective shield Signup and view all the answers

Which type of planets have significant atmospheres among the solid planets and moons?

Terrestrial planets Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Earth's atmosphere?

To keep the surface warm and protect it from radiation and meteorites Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for planets to have systems to deliver nutrients to organisms?

To support the growth and maintenance of organisms' bodies Signup and view all the answers

What happens at about 125°C to protein, carbohydrate molecules, and genetic material?

They start to break apart Signup and view all the answers