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EBK LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
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Problem 1RQ:
Briefly explain how the larger jovian moons tend to differ in general from the smaller ones. How...Problem 2RQ:
Briefly describe the cause of the tides on Earth, why they lead to tidal friction, and how tidal...Problem 4RQ:
What is tidal heating? Briefly explain how it can arise and persist as a result of orbital...Problem 5RQ:
Describe the evidence suggesting that Europa has a liquid water ocean beneath its icy crust. How...Problem 6RQ:
What energy sources might be available to life on Europa? Overall, what can we say about the...Problem 7RQ:
Describe the evidence for subsurface oceans on Ganymede and Callisto. What are the prospects for...Problem 8RQ:
Why was Titan chosen for such intense study by the Cassini-Huygens mission? Why is it surprising to...Problem 9RQ:
Based on recent data, describe the general nature of Titan and discuss its prospects for life.Problem 10RQ:
What evidence suggests that Enceladus might be habitable? What lessons does Enceladus hold for our...Problem 11RQ:
Could Triton be habitable? Briefly discuss the possibility of finding habitable moons around Uranus...Problem 12RQ:
What do we mean by chemical equilibrium and chemical disequilibrium? Why is disequilibrium necessary...Problem 14RQ:
Based on our understanding of the chemistry of life, where should we expect such chemistry to be...Problem 15TYU:
Io is riddled with volcanoes because of its proximity to Jupiters strong magnetic field.Problem 16TYU:
Europa is likely to have fishlike organisms the size of whales swimming in its ocean.Problem 17TYU:
While Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto are all candidate locations for life, we expect that the most...Problem 18TYU:
The fact that our Moon keeps one side always facing Earth is an astonishing coincidence.Problem 19TYU:
Titan is simply too cold to have any life.Problem 20TYU:
Triton might have life that uses liquid ammonia, rather than liquid water, as its transport medium.Problem 22TYU:
Orbital resonances like those among Io, Europa, and Ganymede are the results of extremely rare...Problem 24TYU:
If our solar system is typical, other star systems might have an average of five to ten worlds on...Problem 25TYU:
The moons of Saturn may have large amounts of ammonia and methane ice, while those of Jupiter do not...Problem 26TYU:
Which statement about synchronous rotation is true? (a) It can develop only on moons that are born...Problem 27TYU:
Io is covered in volcanoes while Europa is covered in ice because (a) Io is larger than Europa; (b)...Problem 28TYU:
Which of the following is not an indication of liquid water beneath Europas icy surface? (a) the...Problem 29TYU:
Photosynthesis is an unlikely source of energy for life in europan seas primarily because (a) the...Problem 30TYU:
Its assumed that, even if Europa has life, the total amount of that life will be small. Thats...Problem 31TYU:
The chances for life on Titans surface are considered slim, mainly because (a) theres little oxygen...Problem 32TYU:
Where might we find liquid water on Titan? (a) in lakes and rivers on the surface (b) beneath the...Problem 33TYU:
Why were scientists so surprised to find active geology on Enceladus? (a) because it is so small (b)...Problem 34TYU:
Chemical disequilibrium is likely to be present in all the following places except in (a) volcanic...Problem 36POS:
Cost-Effective Exploration. Given its budget, NASA cant afford to launch many spacecraft pet year....Problem 38IF:
Lessons for Life. Considering everything weve learned about the possible habitability of jovian...Problem 39IF:
Exploring Europa I. Although Europa is a promising place to look for life, penetrating its thick,...Problem 40IF:
Exploring Europa II. One suggestion for determining whether Europa has life is to send an orbiter...Problem 41IF:
Europan Fish. On Earth, fish breathe oxygen that is dissolved in water. Do you expect that we will...Problem 42IF:
Life on Titan. Several possibilities have been suggested for the support of life on Titan, including...Problem 43IF:
Migrating Life. As we discussed in Chapter 6, there is a decent likelihood that life might at some...Problem 46IF:
Orbital Resonances I. Using the data in Appendix E, identify an orbital resonance relationship...Problem 47IF:
Orbital Resonances II. Using the data in Appendix E, identify an orbital resonance that affects...Problem 48IF:
Tidal Force on the Moon. In Cosmic Calculations 9.1, we found the tidal force that Earth exerts on...Problem 49IF:
Tidal Force on Io. Using the procedure from Cosmic Calculations 9.1, calculate the tidal force...Problem 50IF:
Tidal Force on Europa and Ganymede. Using the procedure from Cosmic Calculations 9.1, calculate the...Browse All Chapters of This Textbook
Chapter 1 - A Universe Of Life?Chapter 2 - The Science Of Life In The UniverseChapter 3 - The Universal Context Of LifeChapter 4 - The Habitability Of EarthChapter 5 - The Nature Of Life On EarthChapter 6 - The Origin And Evolution Of Life On EarthChapter 7 - Searching For Life In Our Solar SystemChapter 8 - MarsChapter 9 - Life On Jovian MoonsChapter 10 - The Nature And Evolution Of Habitability
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