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Firstly, Earth is in the 'Goldilocks zone' of the solar system, where it receives neither too little nor too much radiation from the Sun. Secondly, and equally important, the composition of our atmosphere gives it just the right amount of insulating effect so that the amount of heat lost at night is only enough to balance what we pick up during the day. Venus and Mars might also be said to be in the Goldilocks zone, but Venus's atmosphere retains so much heat that its average temperature is 864 degrees F,(462 degrees C). Mars has a very thin atmosphere, and this helps to explain the low average temperature (- 67 degrees F, -55 degrees C), and the wide temperature range (- 207 to +80 degrees F), which are conditions much more challenging for possible life.
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What refers to water vapors leaving the earths surface through plants?
This process is called transpiration. This process is basically the evaporation of water from plant leaves through the stomata that are small pores on leaves. For this to occur, a plant draws up water from the soil.
Which sphere contains all of the plant and animal life on the earths surface?
This area is called the Biosphere. It contains all ecosystems around the earth.
Which process in living things evolved as oxygen levels increased in earths atmosphere?
Aerobic respiration evolved as oxygen levels increased in Earth's atmosphere. This process allows living organisms to efficiently extract energy from food by using oxygen to break down glucose molecules and produce ATP. As oxygen became more abundant, organisms that could perform aerobic respiration gained a significant evolutionary advantage.
Does photosynthesis deposit energy in earths saving account for living organisms?
Yes, photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy in the form of glucose. This energy is stored in plant tissues and is used by other organisms when they consume plants, making photosynthesis a key component in the energy flow of ecosystems.
Why are cheek cells flat?
Cheek cells are flat because they are squamous epithelial cells, which are naturally thin and flat in shape. This shape allows them to form a protective barrier on the surface of the cheeks and facilitates their function in lining the oral cavity.
How does temperature change with depth below earths surface?
temperature increases with depth
What is the study of earths surface and process?
Geology and or Geography.
What process occurs when the sun heats water on the earths surface?
evaporation
Is air temperature is cooler when sunlight hits the earths surface?
i belive so
What is it called when cool air is trapped under earths surface?
A temperature inversion.
Does pressure and temperature increase or decrease with depth below earths surface?
it increases
What effect would thick clouds cover have on the temperature on earths surface?
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Does water particles fall to the earths surface after their temperature increases?
No when there density increases
What planet temperature is closest to the earths?
Mercury has an average surface temperature (67°) closest to the Earths average surface temperature (14°C). The temperature on Mercury varies a lot though - you could argue that Mars is closer in temperature.
When Earths surface is heated it radiates some of the energy back into the atmosphere as?
When Earths surface is heated it radiates some of the energy back into the atmosphere as "Infrared Radiation."
What effect would thick cover have on the temperature of earths surface?
It would block out significant sunlight, lowering the temperature.
What causes evaporation of Earths waters to occur?
The cause of evaporation is the continuous movement of molecules at the surface of a liquid; gaining more energy they can escape in the air. Temperature favors this process.
