Earth Science - 4A : Section Review Questions

Explain how the tilt of the earth's rotational axis is designed for life on Earth.

- distributes heat from the sun over a large area of the earth - creates the seasons and moderates the temp

Why is Earth's magnetic field critical for life on Earth?

- helps keep the moon in orbit - blocks solar wind

What is the relationship between the design of the earth, its moon, and the sun, with the living things that inhabit the earth?

- it is all designed for life - designed by God

Give two reasons why the earth's mass is designed for life.

- just the right amount of gravity - effects the moon, which effects the tides

What special properties of water on the earth are designed for life?

- moves nutrients - a liquid - distributes thermal energy around the world

List the properties of the earth's atmosphere that make it important for life.

- transparent - right amount of oxygen - blocks harmful rays from the sun - protects us from meteors

How does Earth's position in the solar system protect life?

- water doesn't stay frozen - temp for humans is acceptable - placed far enough from the Kuiper Belt

Give two reasons why the sun's mass is designed for life on Earth.

determines ... - wavelengths - habitability zone

How does Earth's position in the Milky Way galaxy help protect life?

protects us from ... - exploding stars -blackholes

(True or False) Earth's special features and position in the universe give strong evidence that our planet was specially created.

true

How does Earth's design help us learn about God by observing the vastness of what He's created?

using wise dominion by uncovering what he has created