This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: How does the Kepler mission plan to detect Earth-like planets around other stars? A) by measuring ... (Read 50 times)

dmcintosh

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 517
on: Jul 27, 2018
How does the Kepler mission plan to detect Earth-like planets around other stars?
 
  A) by measuring the Doppler shift in spectral lines as the central star is tugged to and fro by the planet
  B) by observing the slight dip in brightness of the central star as the planet transits
  C) by directly imaging the planet
  D) by observing the spectrum of the planet
  E) by measuring the slight shift in position of the central star as it is tugged to and fro by the planet

Question 2

The analysis of Martian rocks on Earth show that they contain
 
  A) tantalizing but unconfirmed hints of life.
  B) bacteria with closely related DNA to bacteria on Earth.
  C) bacteria with very different DNA from bacteria on Earth.
  D) water ice.
  E) chemical byproducts of life.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jharrington11

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 365
Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


dmcintosh

  • Member
  • Posts: 517
Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Gracias!

Sarahjh

  • Member
  • Posts: 370
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

Adult head lice are gray, about ? inch long, and often have a tiny dot on their backs. A female can lay between 50 and 150 eggs within the several weeks that she is alive. They feed on human blood.

Did you know?

Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.

Did you know?

A strange skin disease referred to as Morgellons has occurred in the southern United States and in California. Symptoms include slowly healing sores, joint pain, persistent fatigue, and a sensation of things crawling through the skin. Another symptom is strange-looking, threadlike extrusions coming out of the skin.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

The greenhouse effect: heat trapping by earth's atmosphere. The greenhouse effect: heat trapping by earth's atmosphere.
The Sun and the Planets The Sun and the Planets
Earth, water, air Earth, water, air
Earth Earth
The battle plan of the body’s defenses. The battle plan of the body’s defenses.
Measuring leg length Measuring leg length
Video: ETC Protein Complexes & Chemiosmosis (Total ATP Production and ATP Synthase)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library