Physical Geography 110 Name: Assignment #2 The in Space – Guide to the Universe Create a tourists' guide to the universe by answering the questions below: 1. You want to send an intergalactic postcard to friends in a distant supergalaxy. What is Earth's in the universe? Give as many details as possible! “address” 2. Earth is uniquely suited to support life. Use this site to help you answer the following questions: [6 points] a. Give at least three reasons why Earth is suitable for supporting life. b. For each of the other seven planets, give one reason why it would not be suitable for a populated planetary outpost. c. Would any of the planet's moons be more suitable? Explain your reasoning. 3. "When you gaze up at objects in the night sky, you are really looking back in time." Choose a familiar star and do your own research to discover how far back in time we are looking when viewing that star. [3 points] 4. Here we sit, practically motionless at our Considering that we are on a spinning planet orbiting the Sun, which itself orbits a galaxy, how fast are we travelling, and in which direction(s)? There are several answers, depending on the scale you're considering. Explore , then report the speed and direction of four of Earth's constant movements. Is your head spinning yet? 5. Compare and contrast three theories: Nebular Hypothesis, Big Bang Theory, Steady State theory 6. Check out NASA's Mars rover Curiosity . Should we send rovers to other planets? Explain your reasoning. 7. Do you think we will ever find a "Plan B" planet for re-starting civilization? Why or why not? Time and Space on Earth
Physical Geography 110 Name: Assignment #2 – The in Space Guide to the Universe Create a tourists' guide to the universe by answering the questions below: 1. You want to send an intergalactic postcard to friends in a distant supergalaxy. What is Earth's “address” in the universe? Give as many details as possible! 2. Earth is uniquely suited to support life. Use this site to help you answer the following questions: [6 points] a. Give at least three reasons why Earth is suitable for supporting life. b. For each of the other seven planets, give one reason why it would not be suitable for a populated planetary outpost. c. Would any of the planet's moons be more suitable? Explain your reasoning. 3. "When you gaze up at objects in the night sky, you are really looking back in time." Choose a familiar star and do your own research to discover how far back in time we are looking when viewing that star. [3 points] 4. Here we sit, practically motionless at our Considering that we are on a spinning planet orbiting the Sun, which itself orbits a galaxy, how fast are we travelling, and in which direction(s)? There are several answers, depending on the scale you're considering. Explore , then report the speed and direction of four of Earth's constant movements. Is your head spinning yet? 5. Compare and contrast three theories: Nebular Hypothesis, Big Bang Theory, Steady State theory 6. Check out NASA's Mars rover Curiosity . Should we send rovers to other planets? Explain your reasoning. 7. Do you think we will ever find a "Plan B" planet for re-starting civilization? Why or why not? Time and Space on Earth
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