The Sun is essential to life on earth. Which of the statements is not true about the Sun's importance to life on the earth?

Question

The Sun keeps the earth in orbit because of its gravitational attraction.
The Sun supports the processes of the water cycle.
The Sun supports the processes of plate tectonics.
The Sun supports a livable temperature and climate.

Answer 1

The statement that is not true about the Sun's importance to life on Earth is:

The Sun supports the processes of plate tectonics.

While the Sun plays a crucial role in many systems that sustain life, such as the water cycle and maintaining a livable temperature and climate, plate tectonics are primarily driven by internal geothermal energy from the Earth rather than solar energy.