Question

make a claim about whether or not this planet could support earth - like life.

• the claim should be 1 sentence.

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question 17
4 points
support your claim with two accurate and relevant pieces of evidence from the scenario or the unit.

• be sure to use at least two accurate and relevant pieces of evidence from classwork, readings, diagrams, data, or observations in 2 - 3 sentences.

Explanation:

Since no specific details about the planet (like its distance from its star, presence of water, atmosphere composition, etc.) are provided, a general approach is to assume typical requirements for Earth - like life (liquid water, suitable atmosphere, appropriate temperature range). For example, if we assume the planet has a similar distance from its star as Earth is from the Sun (allowing for liquid water) and a stable atmosphere with oxygen and nitrogen, we can make a claim.

Answer:

This planet could support Earth - like life if it has a suitable distance from its star (to maintain liquid water), a stable atmosphere with appropriate gas composition, and a temperature range conducive to biological processes.