Characteristics Of Earth That Sustain Life

Open Ended

Take a look at the pictures. Reflect on it. What do you see? Can you describe Earth’s characteristics through these illustrations?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important characteristic of earth in sustaining life?

• Earths’ position beyond the Goldilocks Zone

• The atmosphere that blocks the rays of the sun from reaching Earth

• The presence of liquid water which plays a vital role for many life functions of cells, tissues, and organs.

• The abundant nitrogen in the atmosphere made life possible on Earth

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a Goldilocks Zone?

• an area where the temperature is not too hot and not too cold

• a zone composed mainly of frozen water

• a zone composed only of rocks and other celestial debris

• a region where life is impossible to exists

Multiple Choice

What is the most important factor that determines Earth’s temperature?

• Distance to the Moon

• Proximity to the Sun

• Gas composition of the atmosphere

• Amount of water on the planet

Multiple Choice

Which Earth sphere contains oxygen, water vapor, nitrogen and other gases to help us survive?

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

Open Ended

What is the importance of the magnetic field of the Earth?

​QUIZ

Open Ended

Give 5 characteristics of the Earth necessary to support life

Multiple Choice

Why is ozone layer important to Earth?

• It produces enough amount of rain

• It regulates the weather on Earth.

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  It protects Earth from meteors and asteroids impact.

• It filters harmful UV radiation that reaches the Earth.