What is the main idea of the Gaia hypothesis?
Earth is a self-regulating system
Earth is flat
Earth is hollow
Earth is static
Answer
The Gaia hypothesis proposes that Earth is a self-regulating system, where living organisms and their environment interact to maintain a stable and habitable planet. This means that the biosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere work together to regulate conditions such as temperature, oxygen levels, and nutrient availability, ensuring the survival of life on Earth.
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