Characteristics of Earth that Enable Life to Flourish

Question 1

• Provides rich sunlight to support life.
• Living organisms like plants use light as their source of _____.
• Earth is in the right position from the sun which enables it to harness enough amount of sunlight.

Answer 1

Energy

Question 2

The distance Earth orbits the Sun is just right for water to remain a liquid. This distance from the Sun is called the habitable zone.

Answer 2

Goldilocks Zone

Question 3

• One of the most important ingredients in different biological processes.
• Absence of this will interfere with the reaction needed for life.
• Solid forms of this will also hinder living organisms to use it.

Answer 3

Water

Question 4

• Provides significant insulation or shielding from the sun, and impact of small to medium meteorites.
• Provides the chemicals needed for life such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide.

Answer 4

Atmosphere

Question 4

• Provides significant insulation or shielding from the sun, and impact of small to medium meteorites.
• Provides the chemicals needed for life such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide.

Answer 4

Atmosphere

Question 5

• Influences how quickly atoms, molecules, and organisms move.
• Low __________ slows down chemical reactions.
• High__________ can cause breakdown of important biomolecules.

Answer 5

Temperature

Question 6

Essential factors are used to build and maintain an organism’s body structure.

Answer 6

Nutrients