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Basile [38]
3 years ago
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Which characteristic of life relies on the sun?

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1 answer:
Nesterboy [21]3 years ago
3 0

The characteristic of life that relies on the sun is the need for energy. Every living thing needs energy in order to survive, and almost every form of life on Earth depends on the sun for this energy. The sun's energy is captured and harnessed by the process of photosynthesis.

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