Aliens: The Mystery and the Science
Do you know what an alien is? No, they're not just little green creatures from cartoons. In reality, an alien is any life form that isn't from Earth. Sounds exciting, right? Scientists are always looking for aliens, but not with giant nets or spaceships. They use telescopes to study distant planets, searching for signs of life. But where would these aliens live? Do they have homes like us? Scientists believe that aliens might live on planets similar to Earth. These planets are called 'Exoplanets'. But remember, not all aliens have to look like us or the ones we see on TV. They could be very different, and that's what makes the search so thrilling. So, next time you look at the stars, think about the wonderful mysteries they hold. Who knows, maybe an alien on a distant exoplanet is doing the same!
Question 1
What is an alien in this context?
Little green creatures from cartoons
Any life form that isn't from Earth
Only creatures that look like us
Creatures we see on TV
Giant nets or spaceships
Question 2
What tool do scientists use to search for aliens?
Giant nets
Spaceships
Telescopes
Microscope
Binoculars
Question 3
What are Exoplanets?
Aliens
Spaceships
Distant stars
Planets similar to Earth
Giant nets
Question 4
Where might aliens live according to scientists?
On stars
On television
On exoplanets
In cartoons
In spaceships
Question 5
Are all aliens expected to look like us according to the text?
Yes, all aliens must look like us
No, aliens could be very different
Yes, all aliens must be green
No, aliens are only seen on TV
Yes, all aliens must be from cartoons
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