Conditions for life on earth key words. 2.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? Environmental Science/StudiesASAll boards Created by: Megan ChiltonCreated on: 10-01-13 16:52 Physiological Function Any substance that is involved in chemical reactions in a living organism has physiological function - (Water) 1 of 10 Specific heat capacity The measure of the amount of heat energy required to heat up a particular mass of material 2 of 10 Waters high heat capacity Means it heats up and cools down slowly having a moderating affect on climatic temperature fluctuations 3 of 10 Ambient gases The gases surrounding the earth that are available to organisms (nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide) 4 of 10 UV radiation A specific wavelength of light emitted from the sun which has damaging affects on living organisms (causing DNA mutations) 5 of 10 Aquatic habitat A place in which organisms live underwater 6 of 10 Aerobic respiration The process of realising energy from food substances using oxygen 7 of 10 Anaerobic respiration The process of releasing energy from food substances without oxygen 8 of 10 Ozone layer A band of tri-atomic oxygen in the stratosphere which absorbs harmful UV radiation from the sun (preventing harm to living organisms 9 of 10 Greenhouse gas A gas which has a high potential to absorb outgoing infrared radiation from the earth resulting in a warmer atmosphere. 10 of 10
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