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What interferes with an organism's ability to get enough nutrients?
What interferes with an organism's ability to get enough nutrients?
What do organisms use to run their life processes?
What do organisms use to run their life processes?
What is a problem related to light energy on a planet?
What is a problem related to light energy on a planet?
What allows chemicals to be dissolved and transported within and to and from a cell?
What allows chemicals to be dissolved and transported within and to and from a cell?
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What makes planet Earth habitable according to the text?
What makes planet Earth habitable according to the text?
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What is NOT a characteristic of a habitable planet according to the text?
What is NOT a characteristic of a habitable planet according to the text?
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What is a key factor in keeping organisms alive?
What is a key factor in keeping organisms alive?
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'Too many nutrients are not a problem' implies what about nutrients?
'Too many nutrients are not a problem' implies what about nutrients?
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'Too much water is not a problem' as long as what condition is met?
'Too much water is not a problem' as long as what condition is met?
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'Life can go dormant between wet periods' implies what about the availability of water?
'Life can go dormant between wet periods' implies what about the availability of water?
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Study Notes
Geocentric and Heliocentric Models
- The geocentric model states that the Earth is the center of the solar system.
- The heliocentric model states that the Sun is the center of the solar system.
Earth's Motion
- Rotation is the movement of the Earth on its axis, with a period of 24 hours.
- The axis is an imaginary line that runs through the center of the Earth, tilted by 23.5 degrees.
Effects of Earth's Rotation
- Rotation causes day and night, and affects the flow of air and water on Earth.
- The daily rising and setting of the Sun, Moon, and stars are visible patterns in the sky.
Revolution
- Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun in its orbit, taking 365.25 days to complete.
- Perihelion is the point when the Earth is closest to the Sun, at a distance of 147.1 million kilometers.
- Aphelion is the point when the Earth is farthest from the Sun, at a distance of 152.1 million kilometers.
Effects of Earth's Revolution
- The different regions of the Earth experience varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.
- Revolution causes seasonal changes, resulting from the changing amount of solar radiation an area receives.
Seasons
- In June, July, and August, the Northern Hemisphere faces the Sun, while the Southern Hemisphere faces away.
- In September, October, and November, the axis of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres move sideways, receiving less energy from the Sun.
- In December, January, and February, the North Pole faces away from the Sun.
- In March, April, and May, the Northern Hemisphere experiences spring.
Factors for a Habitable Planet
- Temperature: influences the speed of molecular movement, with a range of -15°C to 115°C suitable for life.
- Atmosphere: traps heat, shields the surface from radiation, and provides chemicals needed for life.
- Nutrients: necessary for growth, with a system to deliver them to organisms (e.g., water cycle or volcanic activity).
- Energy: necessary for life processes, with a steady input of light or chemical energy.
- Water: dissolves and transports chemicals within and to cells, with regular availability.
Characteristics of Habitable Planet Earth
- Right distance from the Sun
- Protected from harmful solar radiation by its magnetic field
- Kept warm by an insulating atmosphere
- Right amount of ingredients for life
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Test your knowledge on the unique characteristics of planet Earth that set it apart from other planets in the solar system. Learn about the geocentric model, heliocentric model, Earth's motion including rotation and revolution, and the concept of Earth's axis tilt.
