Goldilocks Factors in Earth Science

Mia is studying the planets in her science class. She learns that Earth is unique in maintaining its temperature suitable for life. Which among the given factors contributes to this uniqueness?

• Moon

• Closeness to the sun

• Atmosphere

• Water

While watching the ocean waves from the beach, Luna wonders which among the given factors slows down Earth’s rotation and creates tides.

• Moon

• Water

• Closeness to the sun

• Diversity of life

Nora is conducting an experiment in her biology lab to understand the essential requirements for life. She wonders, which of the following is a requirement for every living cell to drive its chemical reactions?

• Temperature

• Atmosphere

• Water

• Sun

In a science class, Grace and her friends are discussing the factors that allow water to exist in different phases on Earth. They wonder which of the following factors plays a crucial role in this phenomenon.

• Temperature

• Atmosphere

• Diversity of Life

• Sun

During a sunny day at the beach, Sophia noticed how the sun's rays felt strong on her skin. She wondered which among the given factors protects life forms on Earth from the harmful radiation of the sun.

• Water

• Atmosphere

• Temperature

• Moon

In a vibrant ecosystem, Henry observes various organisms interacting with each other. He wonders, which among the given factors creates food chains that sustain the life of these organisms?

• Temperature

• Atmosphere

• Water

• Diversity of Life

Isla was observing her garden one sunny day and wondered what factor enabled the plants to make food using the raw materials, water and carbon dioxide?

• Sunlight

• Water

• Atmosphere

• Moon

While sailing on a boat, Lily noticed how the sun's warmth affected the ocean's surface, creating ripples and waves. She wondered, which factor warms the oceans and creates weather patterns?

• Earth’s closeness to the sun

• Earth’s consistent temperature

• Earth’s diversity of life

• Earth’s moon

During a sunny day, Aiden notices how warm it gets outside, but as the sun sets, he feels the temperature drop significantly. Which factor helps to warm the planet by day and makes it cool at night?

• Earth’s weather

• Earth’s moon

• Earth’s atmosphere

• Earth’s water availability

Imagine a world where the earth has no atmosphere. What would happen to the temperature of the planet?

• The earth would be much hotter.

• The earth would be much colder.

• The earth would have lots of clouds.

• The earth would be the same in temperature.