What is the Gaia hypothesis, and what does it say about the importance of life on this planet?

What will be an ideal response?


The Gaia hypothesis states that Earth is a self-regulating system in which the biota plays an integral role. Also, this hypothesis suggests that the biota manipulate their environment for their own benefit or even, by optimizing the conditions for life, for the benefit of all living things.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) A B) B C) C D) D E) E

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Describe the four common features all marine mammals share. What will be an ideal response?

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Which term refers to the psychology of consumerism in which more is never enough?

A) consumerism B) consumption C) conspicuous consumption D) affluenza E) consumeritis

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