This document discusses challenges life may face on large Jupiter-like planets, reasons we have discovered many large planets, and the likelihood of different exoplanet discovery methods finding Earth-like worlds. It asks about challenges of life on large planets, why we have found many large planets, and to rate the likelihood of 5 exoplanet discovery methods finding Earth-like worlds and explain the ratings.

1. Most exoplanets found are much more massive than Earth, and some are much more massive
than Jupiter. With that in mind, answer the following questions? (2 points each)
What challenges might a large (Jupiter like) planet present to life? Cite at least three such
challenges.
Why do you think we have discovered so many large, Jupiter-like, planets?
Of the exoplanetary discovery methods available to scientists, which do you think is most likely to
find Earth-like worlds? See this link for information on the five ways to find a planet.
https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/5-ways-to-find-a-planet/
Give a likely or not likely to each method and briefly explain your reasoning behind each method.
(2 points each row)
Method
Likely or Not Likely and Reason(s)
Method Likely or Not Likely and Reason(s)