Water and the Evolution of Life

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Why is water essential for the origin and evolution of life on Earth?

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Water has been essential for the origin and evolution of life because all living things have needed water to survive.

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What role does water play in the early oceans?

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Water works as a 'universal solvent,' helping to form the first living cells by allowing molecules to mix and react.

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How does water help in stabilizing temperature for early life?

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Water's ability to keep temperature stable helped early life survive without facing extreme heat or cold.

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What is one of the key functions of water in living organisms?

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Water makes it easier to transport nutrients inside living things and allows many chemical reactions to happen, such as photosynthesis in plants.

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What adaptation did some living beings make as they evolved to life on land?

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Some living beings adapted to life on land but still needed to keep water inside their bodies.

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What is the overall importance of water throughout the development of life?

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Water remained essential throughout the development of life, protecting, feeding, and enabling living things to grow and change over time.

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Can life as we know it exist without water?

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No, there would be no life as we know it without water.