The Role of Distance

Question 1

Does surface temperature determine if liquid water can exist or not?

Answer 1

Yes, you need to be just the right distance from the sun.

Question 2

what is a planet like when it is too close to the sun?

Answer 2

• Suface is too hot for water
• No erosion
• atmosphere is too hot to survive

Question 3

What is a planet like when it is the “Just right” distance from the sun?

Answer 3

• liquid water
• weather
• erosion

Question 4

what is a planet like when it is too far from the sun?

Answer 4

• too cool fro liquid water
• more ice
• little erosion