Gr 8 Natural Sciences Ch 4.1: Earth's position in the solar system

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What is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun?

250 million kilometers

200 million kilometers

100 million kilometers

150 million kilometers (correct)

What is the primary purpose of maintaining moderate temperatures on Earth?

To generate strong winds

To create a habitat for dinosaurs

To maintain liquid water, essential for life (correct)

To support the formation of mountains

What is the primary reason Earth is able to support life?

Its average temperature is 15°C

Its unique position in the habitable zone (correct)

Its proximity to the Sun

Its atmosphere is rich in oxygen

Which gas is required for respiration by most living organisms?

Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation?

An increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which plants produce food?

Photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of distances from the Sun where liquid water can exist on a planet's surface?

0.8 to 1.4 AU Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of simple bacteria producing oxygen through photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated time when life on Earth began?

3.5 billion years ago Signup and view all the answers

Why is Venus unable to support life?

It is too close to the Sun Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for the process of photosynthesis?

Sunlight Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of an unchecked greenhouse effect on a planet, as seen in Venus?

An extreme increase in temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Earth's atmosphere and Mars' atmosphere?

Earth's atmosphere is mostly oxygen, while Mars' is mostly carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What is the average temperature of Mars?

-63°C Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason Earth is located in the habitable zone of the solar system?

It has liquid water on its surface. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Earth's atmosphere and Venus' atmosphere?

Earth's atmosphere has a balanced greenhouse effect, while Venus' has a strong greenhouse effect. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Earth being at a distance of 1 AU from the Sun?

It allows for liquid water to exist on the surface. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary requirement for photosynthesis to occur?

Sunlight. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Mars unable to support life?

It is too far from the Sun, resulting in freezing temperatures. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the region around a star where conditions are suitable for life?

Habitable zone. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of a planet being too close to the Sun?

Extreme heat leads to the absence of liquid water. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary condition necessary for a planet to support life?

The presence of liquid water on the surface. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere?

To trap heat and keep the planet warm enough to support life Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the accumulation of oxygen in the oceans and atmosphere?

The production of oxygen through photosynthesis by early life forms Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities?

Global warming Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a runaway greenhouse effect, as seen in Venus?

A planet with extreme temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate time when life on Earth is estimated to have begun?

3.5 billion years ago Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the early life forms on Earth?

They were simple and thrived in an atmosphere with almost no oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of oxygen in the context of life on Earth?

To support respiration in most living organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of the increase in Earth's average temperature?

The increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the example of Venus in the context of the greenhouse effect?

It demonstrates the effects of an unchecked greenhouse effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary requirement for the existence of liquid water on a planet?

Moderate temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of early life forms on Earth?

To produce oxygen through photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of the accumulation of oxygen in the oceans and atmosphere?

The development of more complex life forms Signup and view all the answers

Which planet's atmosphere is primarily responsible for its extreme heat?

Venus Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate distance range from the Sun where liquid water can exist on a planet's surface?

0.8 to 1.4 AU Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following planets has conditions that make it suitable for photosynthesis?

Earth Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason Mars is unable to support life?

Freezing temperatures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a condition necessary for a planet to support life?

Extreme heat Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of being too close to the Sun in the habitable zone?

Extreme heat Signup and view all the answers

Which planet has an atmosphere with a balanced greenhouse effect, allowing for moderate temperatures?

Earth Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely outcome if the concentration of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere continues to increase unchecked?

A rapid increase in Earth's average temperature, leading to severe climate changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that distinguishes Earth's atmosphere from those of its neighboring planets?

The balanced greenhouse effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely effect of deforestation on the Earth's atmosphere?

An increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of early life forms on Earth?

To produce oxygen through photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of the accumulation of oxygen in the oceans and atmosphere?

The emergence of complex life forms Signup and view all the answers

Gr 8 Natural Sciences Ch 4.1: Earth's position in the solar system

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What is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun?

What is the primary purpose of maintaining moderate temperatures on Earth?

What is the primary reason Earth is able to support life?

Which gas is required for respiration by most living organisms?

What is the main consequence of human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation?

What is the process by which plants produce food?

What is the range of distances from the Sun where liquid water can exist on a planet's surface?

What is the term used to describe the process of simple bacteria producing oxygen through photosynthesis?

What is the estimated time when life on Earth began?

Why is Venus unable to support life?

What is essential for the process of photosynthesis?

What is the result of an unchecked greenhouse effect on a planet, as seen in Venus?

What is the primary difference between Earth's atmosphere and Mars' atmosphere?

What is the average temperature of Mars?

What is the primary reason Earth is located in the habitable zone of the solar system?

What is the main difference between Earth's atmosphere and Venus' atmosphere?

What is the significance of Earth being at a distance of 1 AU from the Sun?

What is the primary requirement for photosynthesis to occur?

Why is Mars unable to support life?

What is the term used to describe the region around a star where conditions are suitable for life?

What is the primary consequence of a planet being too close to the Sun?

What is the primary condition necessary for a planet to support life?

What is the main function of the greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere?

What is the primary reason for the accumulation of oxygen in the oceans and atmosphere?

What is the term used to describe the increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities?

What is the result of a runaway greenhouse effect, as seen in Venus?

What is the approximate time when life on Earth is estimated to have begun?

What is the characteristic of the early life forms on Earth?

What is the primary role of oxygen in the context of life on Earth?

What is the primary cause of the increase in Earth's average temperature?

What is the significance of the example of Venus in the context of the greenhouse effect?

What is the primary requirement for the existence of liquid water on a planet?

What is the primary role of early life forms on Earth?

What is the primary consequence of the accumulation of oxygen in the oceans and atmosphere?

Which planet's atmosphere is primarily responsible for its extreme heat?

What is the approximate distance range from the Sun where liquid water can exist on a planet's surface?

Which of the following planets has conditions that make it suitable for photosynthesis?

What is the primary reason Mars is unable to support life?

Which of the following is NOT a condition necessary for a planet to support life?

What is the result of being too close to the Sun in the habitable zone?

Which planet has an atmosphere with a balanced greenhouse effect, allowing for moderate temperatures?

What is the likely outcome if the concentration of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere continues to increase unchecked?

What is the primary factor that distinguishes Earth's atmosphere from those of its neighboring planets?

What is the likely effect of deforestation on the Earth's atmosphere?

What is the primary role of early life forms on Earth?

What is the primary consequence of the accumulation of oxygen in the oceans and atmosphere?

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