Chapter 4 Geology: The Earth Speaks

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

1.)It's transparent allowing light from the sun. 2.)Protects us by filtering out harmful rays of light. 3.)Contains just the right amount of chemicals needed to support life.

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

1.)Its mass determines the wavelengths of the light that supports photosynthesis on Earth. 2.)Its mass determines the size of the habitability zone.

What special properties of water on Earth are designed for life.

1.)No other planet has liquid water on its surface. 2.)Water dissolves and transports nutrients that living things need to function. 3.)The amount of water limits swings in temperature.

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

1.)The Earth's mass produces just the right amount of gravity on its surface. 2.)The size and rate of the moon's orbit also depends on the Earth's gravity.

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

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Why does Earth's position in the Milkyway galaxy help protect life?

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

Earth's magnetic field shields us from the sun's solar wind.

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

Earth's tilted axis creates seasons and makes much more land and sea suitable for life.

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

Every aspect of the Earth's physical structure, and its relationship with its moon, the sun, and the rest of the universe is linked to God's design of living things.

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

Larger planets deflect comet-like objects from threatening the Earth.