Life on other planets
by: Katharina & Sophie
Life on Europa
- Proof that an ocean once existed on Europa
- Ocean is shielded by the atmosphere
- contains all the carbon-containing building blocks of life (water, energy, and organic chemicals)
- More water underneath its surface then earth
Life on Mars
Negatives
- Inhospitable unless conditions are changed
- No atmosphere
- Little oxygen
- Surface covered by reactive hyperoxide layer
- Lack of magnetic field
How could life on mars be possible?
- Heat the planet and evaporate carbon dioxide to increase atmospheric pressure
- Introduce bacteria from Earth to modify atmosphere
Myth: Area 51
- located in Nevada, USA.
- Seen UFO's flying around the base
- Believed to do research on aliens
- Is actually a normal research and development center
Europa: Ocean World