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1 Physics: Concepts and Connections, 4 th ed., Art Hobson Chapter 12 – Extraterrestrial Life

2 All of the following methods are used to identify extrasolar planets except: A) Astrometry (periodic wobble) B) Doppler spectroscopy (red/blue shift) C) Periodic dimming of a star (photometry) D) Gravitational lensing

3 Which of the following ingredients is NOT necessary for the creation of life according to laboratory experiments? A) Liquid water B) Oxygen C) An atmosphere D) An energy source E) Carbon

4 All of the following are considered to be pseudoscience topics except: A) astrology B) cosmology C) creationism D) dianetics E) extrasensory perception

5 ? A)B)C)D)E)

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