LEARNING COMPETENCY

Recognize the uniqueness of the earth as the only planet in the solar system
that support life
TASK B

Identifying the Factors that

Make a Planet Habitable
What Are the Factors Make a
Planet Habitable?
What Are the Factors Found on
Earth that Support LIfe?
Earth’s temperature range is
from -15oC to 115oC, the
range where water exists in
liquid form
Energy from the sun (or
chemicals) allow chemical
reactions that support life
to run.
● Earth has an atmosphere
100 miles thick that
protects the earth from
radiation and meteorites.

● The atmosphere keeps

the earth warm and
provides chemicals to
support life (oxygen,
nitrogen and carbon
dioxide)
● The earth is rocky and
rich in nutrients

● The water cycle and

volcanic activity on
earth transport and
replenish nutrients