The Role of the Moon in the Evolution of Life on Earth

The moon's gravity creates tides in the oceans which mixed water and brought early primitive life forms closer to continental shelves where they could colonize. Over time, these life forms evolved to breathe air and walk on land. The moon also influences Earth's climate, atmosphere, temperature gradients, and seasons. Its mass and momentum help stabilize Earth's tilt on its axis and keep its orbit around the sun stable, resulting in a relatively stable climate over millennia.

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