The Most Extreme Life Forms On Earth.... And Beyond?

The Most Extreme Life Forms On Earth.... And Beyond?

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Science, Geography, Biology, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the resilience of life in extreme environments, from the Titanic's wreck to deep sea vents and high-pressure zones like the Mariana Trench. It highlights extremophiles, organisms thriving in harsh conditions, and their implications for understanding life's potential on Earth and beyond. The necessity of water and carbon for life, even in dry or hot places like Antarctica and Venus, is discussed. The video also covers life’s adaptation to radiation, as seen in Chernobyl, and the evolutionary history of life surviving Earth's extreme changes.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How have life forms adapted to survive in environments with extreme pressure?

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What are some of the risks to life posed by dangerous radiation?

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What does the discovery of life in extreme conditions suggest about the potential for life on other planets?

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