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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
1 min
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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 natureScientists
- unlikely — Not likely to happen or be true
- volcano — A mountain that can send out hot rockvolcanoes
- 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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