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Which planet in our solar system is made up of almost 95% carbon dioxide (CO2)?
Which planet in our solar system is made up of almost 95% carbon dioxide (CO2)?
- Earth
- Mars
- Venus (correct)
- Mercury
What is the primary source of water on Earth?
What is the primary source of water on Earth?
- Water from other planets
- Steam released through volcanism (correct)
- Water vapor in the atmosphere
- Icy meteors
Which factor is essential for the formation and continuation of life on Earth?
Which factor is essential for the formation and continuation of life on Earth?
- Liquid water (correct)
- Carbon dioxide
- Rocky surface
- Thick atmosphere
Which planet in our solar system has no atmosphere?
Which planet in our solar system has no atmosphere?
What is the primary source of water on other planets in our solar system?
What is the primary source of water on other planets in our solar system?
True or false: All planets in the solar system share the same origin, but only Earth has life?
True or false: All planets in the solar system share the same origin, but only Earth has life?
True or false: Liquid water is an important component of many biological processes?
True or false: Liquid water is an important component of many biological processes?
True or false: Water on Earth originated from volcanic activity and icy meteors that bombarded the planet?
True or false: Water on Earth originated from volcanic activity and icy meteors that bombarded the planet?
True or false: Many planets in our solar system also have water, either frozen in ice caps or dispersed throughout their thick atmospheres?
True or false: Many planets in our solar system also have water, either frozen in ice caps or dispersed throughout their thick atmospheres?
True or false: Mercury, the hottest planet, has no atmosphere?
True or false: Mercury, the hottest planet, has no atmosphere?
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Study Notes
Planetary Composition and Atmosphere
- Venus is the planet in our solar system made up of almost 95% carbon dioxide (CO2).
Water Sources
- The primary source of water on Earth is not specified, but it's known that water on Earth originated from volcanic activity and icy meteors that bombarded the planet.
- The primary source of water on other planets in our solar system is not specified, but water exists on many planets, either frozen in ice caps or dispersed throughout their thick atmospheres.
Planetary Atmosphere and Life
- A factor essential for the formation and continuation of life on Earth is not specified, but liquid water is an important component of many biological processes.
- Mercury is the planet in our solar system with no atmosphere.
Planetary Origins and Life
- It's true that not all planets in the solar system share the same origin, and only Earth has life.
- It's true that liquid water is an important component of many biological processes.
- It's true that water on Earth originated from volcanic activity and icy meteors that bombarded the planet.
- It's true that many planets in our solar system also have water, either frozen in ice caps or dispersed throughout their thick atmospheres.
- It's true that Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, has no atmosphere, making it unsuitable for life.
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