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If a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does not absorb it

reflect

the outer or top part or layer of something

surface

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.

Similar to our planet

Earthlike

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.

As if in a dream and therefore not real

dreamlike

Not 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.

for all time

forever

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

(of adults) showing the good qualities that children have, such as trusting people, being honest and enthusiastic

childlike

Used to describe something that appears real or very similar to what is real

lifelike

What are exoplanets?

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

What are 2 challenges in studying exoplanets?

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

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)

to be in a particular place

locate

What is the main topic of the article?

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

resembling a cat in appearance, action, or character, especially by moving gracefully or stealthily

catlike

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 is NASA's upcoming mission?

NASA plans to launch a new powerful telescope into space.

What are techno-signatures?

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

in a way that is easy to see or by a large amount

significantly

a thing that you can see or touch but that is not usually a living animal, plant, or person

object

What is a super Earth?

Gliese 581d, a planet very similar to Earth.