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early conditions for life on earth Flashcards

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Functions of water

A 
Universal solvent
Cohesion and adhesion
High specific heat capacity
Anomalous expansion of ice
Habitat
Temperature control
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Temperature range

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0-40 degrees celcius

Thermophilic bacteria exemption

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3
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Ambient gases

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CO2

Nitrogen

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4
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The Sun (presence)

A

Sunlight for photosynthesis

Heat

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Earths position

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Distance from sun=temperature control
Rotation=light levels
Axis=seasons

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ENVS- conditions for life on earth (3 decks)

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