Why Is the Distance of Earth from the Sun So

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why is the distance of Earth from the sun so crucial for life as we know it?

• A) The distance provides the optimal temperature for water to occur in a liquid form.
• B) The distance allows Earth's orbit to have a year of a reasonable length.
• C)   The distance allows for multiple seasons in temperate climates, which was crucial for the emergence of chemicals used to build the first protocells.
• D) The distance provides ample opportunity for water to freeze into ice.
• E) The distance ensures that ample water is available for all of the organisms on Earth.

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