Time Zones 3 Unit 12 Exoplanets | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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What is the main topic of the article?

It is about exoplanets, planets that orbit outside our solar system.

What are exoplanets?

Exoplanets are planets that orbit other stars other than our Sun.

How have scientists been able to learn more about exoplanets? 2 examples.

Advancements in technology, such as the Kepler Space Telescope and the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)

What is a super Earth?

Gliese 581d, a planet very similar to Earth.

What do scientists look for? 2 things

Scientist look for planets similar to Earth, then they look for things never before seen outside of Earth; Life.

What are 2 challenges in studying exoplanets?

Their distance and the limitation of current technology makes it difficult to study far away planets.

What are some signs that scientists look for to show life on other planets?

The red edge (planets with green plants will reflect this light), techno-signatures (lights, lasers, pollution), large objects built around stars (like satellit

What is the "red edge" and why is it special?

It is special because it indicates that there is green plant life on a planet.

What are techno-signatures?

Techno-signatures are signs that an advanced civilization might produce such as light, lasers, or pollution.

What is NASA's upcoming mission?

NASA plans to launch a new powerful telescope into space.

Not in the book. What are the potential benefits of studying exoplanets?

New technology, new discoveries, life on other planets, possible second home for humans.

No in the book. How can we help the study of exoplanets?

investing in new technology, different countries helping each other to advance tech, gather information, collect data.

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significantly

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locate

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forever

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surface