OUR EARTH

Are we alone in the universe?

Out of a billion stars that make up our galaxy, what is the chance that we are
the only life?

We still do not have an answer to this! Scientists are still researching!!!

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 Why does life exist on Earth?

What are the conditions that facilitate life on

Earth?

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 FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS THAT FACILITATE LIFE ON THE EARTH

Click on the link to watch an exciting video and learn

about life-favouring conditions on our planet, Earth.
https://bit.ly/3vk7Eet

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 Conclusion : So what makes our earth a unique planet?

1. Optimum distance from Sun: Neither too hot nor too cold.
2. Suitable atmosphere: Earth is surrounded by a blanket of air, which is
composed of life-supporting gases such as oxygen, carbon dioxide,
nitrogen, etc.
3. Presence of ozone layer: The ozone layer present in the atmosphere
protects living things from the harmful ultraviolet radiation coming from
Sun.
4. Adequate amount of water: The presence of an adequate amount of
water in oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, etc. favours the evolution of life.
5. Suitable seasons and weather conditions also support the existence of
life.
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 Good Read
Read this interesting article.

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/9-reasons-we-re-grateful-to-live-on-
earth

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