Section 8. Exoplanets, habitability and extra-terrestrial life Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is an extremophile?
A
An organism able to sustain life in extreme environemnts?
2
Q
What are examples of extreme conditions?
A
Low and high temperatures
Pressure > 1100 bar
pH -0.06 to 11
Ionising radiation up to >1000 times lethal dose for humans
3
Q
What are the fundamental requirements for life?
A
Energy source
Carbon source
Liquid water
4
Q
What are the possible environments for life?
A
Mars
Venus
Icy moons of giant planets
Titan
