Earth's Properties

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How old do scientists believe Earth is?

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4.5 Billion Years Old

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What does the atmosphere keep the Earth?

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Warm enough for life

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Because of its distance from the sun, Earth has moderate temperatures and makes oceans of ______ water possible.

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liquid

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What is Earth's atmosphere mostly made up of?

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Oxygen and Nitrogen

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What does the atmosphere protect the Earth from?

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Comets and Meteors

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What is the primary gas in Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen

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What is the role of the atmosphere in relation to temperature?

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It helps maintain a temperature suitable for life.

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What are the three states of water found on Earth?

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Liquid, Solid, Gaseous

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What is the significance of Earth's distance from the sun?

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It allows for moderate temperatures and the presence of liquid water.

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What is the main component of Earth's atmosphere that supports life?

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Oxygen