Formation
What is the study of animals called?
Zoology
Name one famous space telescope used to find exoplanets
Kepler Space Telescope or James Webb Space Telescope.
What does “astro-mining” mean?
Mining minerals and resources from objects in space.
What process do plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy?
Photosynthesis
What does the “habitable zone” mean?
The distance from a star where liquid water could exist on a planet’s surface.
Why might it be cheaper to mine in space in the future rather than on Earth?
Some rare minerals are easier to find in space than on Earth.
Which force is responsible for the orbital motion of planets around the Sun?
Gravity
What is the difference between a gas giant and a terrestrial planet?
Gas giants are made mostly of gas and are very large, while terrestrial planets are rocky like Earth.
Which planet’s moons might contain water ice that could be mined?
Jupiter (Europa) or Saturn (Enceladus).
During photosynthesis, which gas is taken in and which is released? –
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) taken in, Oxygen (O₂) released
What is the nearest known exoplanet to Earth?
Proxima Centauri b.
What is the main challenge of bringing space-mined materials back to Earth?
High cost of space transport.
What type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?
(think of the Hulk)
Gamma rays
Why might space mining reduce environmental damage on Earth?
It could reduce the need for destructive mining on Earth.