2007-10-17 15:08:05 · 5 answers · asked by Dianna r 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The sun:
- solar wind
- EM field
- sunspot activity, flares, and CME
- visible light
- infrared and ultraviolet radiation
The moon:
- tides
- stabilization of the axial tilt
Small solar system bodies:
- large impacts can cause widespread damage and weather anomalies, ice ages, and mass extinctions
- during Earth's formation, asteroids and meteors likely delivered almost all of Earth's water
Beyond the solar system:
- gamma rays (cause genetic mutation)
- supernova (created the heavier elements that were incorporated into our solar system when it originally formed)
2007-10-17 15:27:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
extraterrestrial influences; The sun comes leaping to mind.
Reword:
Why is the sun a natural part of earth system evolution?
Because it is the source of the majority of the energy used by organisms.
Man, educators must be desperate for material these days. Could this question be any more nebulous?
2007-10-17 22:15:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the impact of a large asteroid or comet some 65 million years ago hadn't happened, we wouldn't be here asking and answering questions.
The dinosaurs would most likely still have the majority of the votes on this planet.
Is that extraterrestrial influence enough?
2007-10-17 22:16:44 · answer #3 · answered by Bobby 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bolide impacts.
2007-10-17 22:11:25 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
why not?
2007-10-17 22:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by oscillator 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋