Our blue planet bio beyond Questions
and Answers
Using the diagram to the right, identify the distance of Mercury and Earth in AU. In the sim,
place the planet at Mercury's and then Earth's distance from the Sun. 408k
254.8k
Which of these 3 distances would allow liquid water at the surface? None of the them
From the data you have, which planet might be able to support liquid water on its surface using
this model? Venus (0.772 AU)
Using the diagram to the right, identify the distance of Venus in AU. In the sim, place the planet
at Venus' distance from the Sun. 300.3k
When you get into the car, what observations do you make about the temperature of the vehicle?
Click on the icons to record the temperatures in and around your vehicle. inside temp 29c
outside temp 27c
seat temp 35c
Wow! Those seats were hot!!
and Answers
Using the diagram to the right, identify the distance of Mercury and Earth in AU. In the sim,
place the planet at Mercury's and then Earth's distance from the Sun. 408k
254.8k
Which of these 3 distances would allow liquid water at the surface? None of the them
From the data you have, which planet might be able to support liquid water on its surface using
this model? Venus (0.772 AU)
Using the diagram to the right, identify the distance of Venus in AU. In the sim, place the planet
at Venus' distance from the Sun. 300.3k
When you get into the car, what observations do you make about the temperature of the vehicle?
Click on the icons to record the temperatures in and around your vehicle. inside temp 29c
outside temp 27c
seat temp 35c
Wow! Those seats were hot!!
