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GetSet · Destination Space · Session 9

Why Are Plants Green?

Picture Earth from space and you probably see blue oceans and green land. But some scientists think our planet may once have looked purple. This session explores how early microbes may have soaked up sunlight, how living things changed the colour of our planet and the air we breathe, and what that means for spotting life on other worlds.

Why Was Earth Once Purple?
Why are plants green? The answer is stranger than you think and it starts 3.7 billion years ago.
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How Do Plants Feed Life on Earth?
Describe the process of photosynthesis using the word equation and explain how energy is transferred and lost as it moves up a food chain.
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Extension 1. Meat Eating Plants
Most of the time it's plants that get eaten by animals. But some plants have turned the tables!
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Extension 2. The Resurrection Planet
See how one plant in Africa’s Sahara desert has learned to cheat death.
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How Energy Is Made On Earth Minigame

How Energy Is Made On Earth Minigame

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