ASTR 101 Online

Life Beyond Earth Reflection

Your reflection should be at least 2 pages in length and address (but not be limited to) the following items:

• What are the necessary components for life; where / how do those components exist and are they commonplace
• Why is the study of Earth important to Astrobiology?
• Why is evolutionary theory a cornerstone of astrobiology
• What are the differences between simple life versus complex life? How do environmental conditions affect the ability of either to flourish?
• Why in astrobiology considered interdisciplinary?
• What in the video pertains to your final project topic?