Life on Earth

What is the habitable zone?

• The zone where life is most abundant
• The zone where the atmosphere is thickest
• The zone where the Sun is brightest
• The zone where liquid water exists

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What is the role of the Sun in Earth's global climate systems?

• It controls the rotation of the Earth
• It generates the Earth's magnetic field
• It creates the seasons
• It provides energy that affects the atmosphere, oceans, and land

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What is the purpose of Earth's atmosphere?

• To control the climate
• To protect against solar radiation
• To generate heat
• To sustain life

What is the role of nitrogen in life?

• It is needed for ATP production
• It is needed for enzymes & chemical reactions
• It can be an energy source where light & oxygen are lacking
• It is in DNA, RNA, Proteins and amino acids

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What is the purpose of the chromosphere in the Sun?

• To emit electromagnetic radiation
• To move energy with convection currents
• To produce nuclear fusion
• To generate heat for the Sun

What is the center of the Sun called?

• Radiation Zone
• Core
• Convection Zone
• Photosphere

What is the purpose of Earth's magnetic field?

• To create auroras
• To generate heat for life
• To protect against ionizing particles
• To control the climate

What is the role of water in life?

• It is a greenhouse gas
• It is a universal solvent
• It is a source of light
• It is a source of energy

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What is the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere called?

• Core
• Chromosphere
• Corona
• Photosphere

What is the freezing point of water?

• 25°C (77°F)
• 0°C (32°F)
• -273°C (-459°F)
• 100°C (212°F)

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