BioBeyond Unit 7: Finding the Cause
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Select all the factors below that contribute to Earth's ability to
support liquid water. -
correct answer ✅Distance from the Sun
Atmosphere
Albedo (How much light is reflected)
As you learned in Our Blue Planet, there is one key factor that this
simulation does not take into account. What major factor is
missing? -
correct answer ✅Atmospheric Composition
Maximum Albedo -
correct answer ✅0.76
Minimum Albedo -
correct answer ✅0.1
, BioBeyond Unit 7: Finding the Cause
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Temperature of Earth (degrees C) -
correct answer ✅-19.1
Temperature of Earth (degrees C) -
correct answer ✅2.7
While we can calculate the temperature of an asphalt-covered
Earth, is this realistic? -
correct answer ✅No, it's not feasible to pave the oceans because
asphalt is heavy and would sink.
Temperature of Earth (degrees C) -
correct answer ✅-99.7
While we can calculate the temperature of a snow-covered Earth,
do you think this is realistic? You will be scored on completion, not
accuracy. -
correct answer ✅Yes, shifts in Earth's climate could bring about a
snow-covered Earth.
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Select all the factors below that contribute to Earth's ability to
support liquid water. -
correct answer ✅Distance from the Sun
Atmosphere
Albedo (How much light is reflected)
As you learned in Our Blue Planet, there is one key factor that this
simulation does not take into account. What major factor is
missing? -
correct answer ✅Atmospheric Composition
Maximum Albedo -
correct answer ✅0.76
Minimum Albedo -
correct answer ✅0.1
, BioBeyond Unit 7: Finding the Cause
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Temperature of Earth (degrees C) -
correct answer ✅-19.1
Temperature of Earth (degrees C) -
correct answer ✅2.7
While we can calculate the temperature of an asphalt-covered
Earth, is this realistic? -
correct answer ✅No, it's not feasible to pave the oceans because
asphalt is heavy and would sink.
Temperature of Earth (degrees C) -
correct answer ✅-99.7
While we can calculate the temperature of a snow-covered Earth,
do you think this is realistic? You will be scored on completion, not
accuracy. -
correct answer ✅Yes, shifts in Earth's climate could bring about a
snow-covered Earth.
