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Characteristics Of Earth That Sustain Life

Characteristics Of Earth That Sustain Life

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Science

12th Grade

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NGSS
MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS2-4, K-ESS3-1

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Marjorie Belarmino

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

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Multiple Choice

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

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Earths’ position beyond the Goldilocks Zone

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

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

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The abundant nitrogen in the atmosphere made life possible on Earth

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a Goldilocks Zone?

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

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a zone composed mainly of frozen water

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a zone composed only of rocks and other celestial debris

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a region where life is impossible to exists

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

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Distance to the Moon

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Proximity to the Sun

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Gas composition of the atmosphere

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Amount of water on the planet

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Multiple Choice

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

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Geosphere

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Biosphere

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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

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​QUIZ

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Give 5 characteristics of the Earth necessary to support life

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Multiple Choice

Why is ozone layer important to Earth?

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It produces enough amount of rain

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It regulates the weather on Earth.

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It protects Earth from meteors and asteroids impact.

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It filters harmful UV radiation that reaches the Earth.

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