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Dry, desert-like exoplanets are unlikely for life (Level A1) — Venus on a black background

Dry, desert-like exoplanets are unlikely for lifeCEFR A1

20 Apr 2026

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Adapted from U. Washington, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by NASA, Unsplash

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  • Scientists say dry planets are unlikely for life.
  • Many planets exist beyond our solar system.
  • Earth-sized worlds need a lot of water.
  • Rain and volcanoes help keep water on surface.
  • Without enough rain, the planet becomes hotter.
  • Hot weather makes water evaporate faster.
  • Planets can lose their surface water over time.
  • Venus shows a planet can turn very hot.

Difficult words

  • scientist — A person who studies science and nature
    Scientists
  • unlikely — Not likely to happen or be true
  • volcano — A mountain that can send out hot rock
    volcanoes
  • evaporate — Change from liquid to gas and disappear
  • surface — The top layer of land or water

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Discussion questions

  • Do you like rain?
  • Have you seen a volcano?
  • Do you think water is important for life?

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