Question

read the text. then answer the question. earth is surrounded by a layer of gases called the atmosphere. the gases that make up the atmosphere sustain life on earth. living organisms take in and release some of these gases. gases in the atmosphere also help insulate earth from extreme temperatures and block some harmful forms of sunlight. earths organisms rely on the atmosphere for which of the following? select all that apply. sunlight oxygen carbon dioxide stable temperatures

Explanation:

• Oxygen: Living organisms (like animals) need oxygen for respiration.
• Carbon dioxide: Plants use carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
• Stable temperatures: The atmosphere insulates Earth from extreme temperatures, which is crucial for organisms to survive as extreme temperatures can be harmful.
• Sunlight is not something organisms rely on the atmosphere for in the context of what the atmosphere provides (the text mentions the atmosphere blocks harmful forms of sunlight but doesn't imply organisms rely on the atmosphere to get sunlight; sunlight reaches Earth largely independent of the atmosphere's role in just blocking harmful parts).

Answer:

oxygen, carbon dioxide, stable temperatures