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

Earth's Trajectory and Solar Impact

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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It allows for the existence of life.
It prevents Earth from freezing.
It keeps Earth's atmosphere stable.
It ensures a constant supply of sunlight.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What could potentially alter Earth's trajectory towards the Sun?
A nearby passing star
A large asteroid
A solar flare
A comet impact
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long would it take for Earth to reach the Sun if its perpendicular motion stopped?
6.5 days
10 days
1 month
1 year
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What initial change would occur on Earth during its journey towards the Sun?
Temperature would rise by about 2°F.
Oceans would freeze.
Atmosphere would thicken.
Magnetic field would strengthen.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to Earth as it gets closer to the Sun?
It loses its atmosphere.
It shrinks in size.
It becomes more elongated.
It gains more mass.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At what temperature would rock and metal start melting on Earth?
100 degrees
500 degrees
A couple of thousand degrees
50 degrees
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What would be the fate of life on Earth as it approaches the Sun?
Life would thrive.
Life would adapt to the heat.
Life would cease to exist.
Life would migrate to the poles.
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