SOLAR SYSTEM

UNIVERSE

PLANETARY INTERIORS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Life outside of the Earth system is possible. It is simply a matter of knowing where to look and what to look for.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Earth is the only planet in the universe known to possess life. The planet boasts several million described species, living in habitats ranging from the bottom of the deepest ocean to a few miles up into the atmosphere. Researchers think far more species remain that have yet to be described to science.

Detailed explanation-2: -What makes the Earth habitable? It is the right distance from the Sun, it is protected from harmful solar radiation by its magnetic field, it is kept warm by an insulating atmosphere, and it has the right chemical ingredients for life, including water and carbon.

Detailed explanation-3: -Earth is a habitable planet for the following reasons: It is at a perfect distance from the Sun. It has a combination of hydrosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere that allows life to exist in the biosphere. The ozone layer protects Earth from ultraviolet rays.

Detailed explanation-4: -Life is possible on Earth because the planet has water on its surface and oxygen gas in its air. Earth also has the perfect range of temperatures for life. It is not too hot, like Venus, and not too cold, like Neptune.

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