Earth's Habitable Zone
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can define the habitable zone and explain why Earth is located within it.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 2 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain what the habitable zone is and why a planet's location within it doesn't automatically mean it can support life.
2. Besides being in the habitable zone, what other factors determine whether a planet can support life? Give at least three examples.
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