One Strange Rock Ep. 1 Gasp

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Who is the narrator of 'One Strange Rock'?

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Will Smith

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What is the only planet that has oxygen?

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Earth

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What happened to the astronaut on his first space walk?

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He teared up in both eyes because of contamination and lack of gravity.

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Where do the dust storms that fertilize the Amazon rain forest come from?

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Africa

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How do people get energy?

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Oxygen mixes with food we eat to create the energy we need.

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What is the significance of oxygen for life on Earth?

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Oxygen is essential for respiration, allowing living organisms to convert food into energy.

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What role do dust storms play in the ecosystem?

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Dust storms can transport nutrients, such as phosphorus, which fertilize ecosystems like the Amazon rainforest.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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How does gravity affect astronauts in space?

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In space, the lack of gravity can cause physical reactions, such as tears forming differently and fluid distribution in the body.

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What is the importance of the Amazon rainforest?

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The Amazon rainforest is crucial for biodiversity, carbon storage, and regulating the Earth's climate.