UNIVERSE
LIFE IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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energy
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water
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sunlight
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nutrients
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Detailed explanation-1: -There are bacteria that live in hot springs and other volcanic water that get their energy from chemicals released as a result of volcanic activity. They do not need light, and they do not need oxygen, and the Earth’s interior provides them with heat, so they can live without the sun.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are some organisms that have been discovered that are able to survive without using the sun’s energy. They are types of bacteria called extremophiles, and are found in extreme environments where most organisms would die.
Detailed explanation-3: -It radiates light and heat, or solar energy, which makes it possible for life to exist on Earth. Plants need sunlight to grow. Animals, including humans, need plants for food and the oxygen they produce. Without heat from the sun, Earth would freeze.