Characteristics of the Earth that is Necessary to Support Life Flashcards
What are the five characteristics of the earth that is necessary to support life?
Temperature, Water, Atmosphere, Energy, and Nutrients
It influences how quickly atom and molecules move
Temperature
One of the most important ingredients on the different biological processes. Absence of this will interfere reactions necessary for life.
Water
What are the different forms of water?
Solid water (ice) in the 2 poles and liquid along the equator
Provides significant insultation or shielding from the sun and impact of small to medium size meteorites.
Atmosphere
Earth has available _____-rich sunlight to support life
Energy
An essential factor used to build and maintain an organism’s body structure.
Nutrients