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Question
Describe the role of the following in making the earth a habitable planet.
Temperature
Solution
Temperature — The earth is the third planet from the sun. It has an average temperature of 17°C which is suitable for life to exist. If the average temperature on the earth’s surface changes by only a few degrees, many species would perish due to extreme heat or cold.
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