Question

How does nuclear fusion make life on Earth possible?(1 point)
Responses

blocks radiation from reaching Earth
blocks radiation from reaching Earth - no response given

creates the sun’s magnetic field
creates the sun’s magnetic field - incorrect

creates Earth’s magnetic field
creates Earth’s magnetic field - no response given

releases energy that warms Earth

Answer 1

Nuclear fusion makes life on Earth possible primarily because it releases energy that warms Earth. This process occurs in the sun, where hydrogen nuclei fuse to form helium, releasing vast amounts of energy in the form of light and heat. This energy is essential for maintaining temperatures that support life on our planet. Therefore, the correct response is:

**releases energy that warms Earth**.