Uniqueness of Planet Earth and the Philippines

Flashcards covering the uniqueness of Earth and the Philippines, focusing on key concepts related to livability, geological activity, and biodiversity.

Basic Requirements for Life

The essential conditions necessary for living organisms, including water, energy sources, nutrients, atmosphere, habitat, and appropriate temperature and pressure.

Greenhouse Effect

The warming of Earth's surface due to greenhouse gases trapping heat from the Sun, which is essential for maintaining a temperature that supports life.

Habitable Zone

The specific region around a star where temperatures are suitable for liquid water to exist on a planet's surface.

Tectonic Plates

Large plates that make up Earth's lithosphere, whose movements can cause earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Archipelagic Structure

A geographical formation consisting of numerous islands, which can lead to species isolation and increased biodiversity.

Biodiversity

The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, influenced by factors such as geographical isolation and environmental conditions.

Pacific Ring of Fire

A geologically active area surrounding the Pacific Ocean, known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Subduction Process

The process by which one tectonic plate moves under another and is forced into the mantle, often leading to volcanic activity.

Endemic Species

Species that are native to and found only within a specific geographic area.

Atmosphere

The layer of gases surrounding a planet, which on Earth, supports life by providing oxygen and protecting against harmful solar radiation.