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1. A scientist suggests that life on other planets would be most similar to what type of
organisms?
Bacteria (26:54)
2. On Feb. 28, 2012 NASA announced that they had found ___________________ planets.
1, 000 (28:13)
3.
A planet orbiting KOL-2626 is orbiting around what kind of star?
Red Dwarf or M-Dwarf (29:00)
4. Red Dwarfs make up what fraction of all stars in the universe?
¾ (29:20)
5. It is suggested that plants on this planet would be __________________ due to the
limited full sunlight.
Black (35:40)
6. What type of animal/organism is suggested that could live on this planet?
Land Whales (37:20)
7. What planet did Kepler find to be a little bigger than Earth?
62-F (40:20)
8. How far away is this planet from Earth?
1,200 Light Years (41:00)
9. Because the planet is larger than Earth, what is a likely characteristic?
Stronger Gravity (42:49)
10. One idea is suggested that animals on this planet could have
________________________ to overcome the higher gravity.
8 Legs (45:43)