Deck 86: The Search for Life Elsewhere

Question 1

________ proposed canali on Mars.

A) Einstein
B) Galileo
C) Copernicus
D) Schiaparelli

Answer 1

Schiaparelli

Question 2

The scientists who believe there are many other planets in our galaxy are called _____.

A) worlders
B) many worlders
C) loners
D) exoplanets

Answer 2

many worlders

Question 3

This equation speaks of the possibility of intelligent, communicating life forms in the universe:

A) Drake equation
B) Lovelock equation
C) SETI equation
D) Life equation

Answer 3

Drake equation

Question 4

SETI searches concentrate on the "waterhole" in the electromagnetic spectrum. This is the range of wavelengths:

A) 18 to 21 meters
B) 18 to 21 centimeters
C) 18 to 21 millimeters
D) 18 to 21 nanometers

Question 5

The idea that life came to the Earth from someplace else is called ______.

Question 6

Canali properly translated means ______.

Question 7

If you think you are alone in the universe you are known as a loner.

Question 8

SETI stands for 'Search for Extraterrestrials Intelligence.'