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To answer #3:
Personally, I think it's a combination of a couple theories.
Theory 1: Noah and his grandfathers all the way back were very close genetically to Adam, who was formed perfectly. Not enough time had passed for the genetic code of humans to break down to the point of shortening the lifespan. Still, all things being equal, not enough time passed from before to after the flood to account for the drastic drop in age, either, but it's a start.
Theory 2: Before the flood, earth was surrounded by water. This is actually a really intense Biblical study that I don't completely understand (only partially), but it has to do with the deeps and the way God formed the earth. Anyway, this water is what God broke loose (floodgates of heaven and all that) to flood the earth, and the water did not return to where it once was (around the earth). This water helped block out a lot of harmful particles and rays from the sun, as other people have already stated.
Theory 3: The Nephilim were the offspring of the "sons of God" (angels) that mated with human women, aiding the breakdown of the genetic code and the increase in immorality, which is why God created the Flood in the first place (see Gen 6:4 and, if you want, the Book of Enoch). That is also a long, involved study.
Theory 4: God deliberately shortened the lifespan of man. Genesis 6:3 says God shortened the lifespan of man to 120 years.
I think these four theories, when combined, help explain why man's lifespan shrunk so drastically and why the first humans lived so long.
Personally, I think it's a combination of a couple theories.
Theory 1: Noah and his grandfathers all the way back were very close genetically to Adam, who was formed perfectly. Not enough time had passed for the genetic code of humans to break down to the point of shortening the lifespan. Still, all things being equal, not enough time passed from before to after the flood to account for the drastic drop in age, either, but it's a start.
Theory 2: Before the flood, earth was surrounded by water. This is actually a really intense Biblical study that I don't completely understand (only partially), but it has to do with the deeps and the way God formed the earth. Anyway, this water is what God broke loose (floodgates of heaven and all that) to flood the earth, and the water did not return to where it once was (around the earth). This water helped block out a lot of harmful particles and rays from the sun, as other people have already stated.
Theory 3: The Nephilim were the offspring of the "sons of God" (angels) that mated with human women, aiding the breakdown of the genetic code and the increase in immorality, which is why God created the Flood in the first place (see Gen 6:4 and, if you want, the Book of Enoch). That is also a long, involved study.
Theory 4: God deliberately shortened the lifespan of man. Genesis 6:3 says God shortened the lifespan of man to 120 years.
I think these four theories, when combined, help explain why man's lifespan shrunk so drastically and why the first humans lived so long.
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I know God is not the God of confusion. I do know that I AM the one confused at times. Just like we can't image the greatness of God, I can't image myself knowing all of what is in the bible. My desire to know is very high, which probably is a hinderance at times, but I am just trying to learn. 
I know you are the inquisitive bee at this stage of your Christian walk, but sometimes its best to get a sturdy foundation of the bible before we press to understand the details and arguments surrounding it. It can sometimes cause us to be 'wishy washy.' Likewise there is nothing wrong with wanting to know, this will come in due time. I used to think the Bible was impossible, and it kinda was until I started to grasp the single most important thing: "to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified" (Paul, 1 Cor 2:2). Desire that the most, lay that foundation built on the solid rock of Christ and pursue the depths. You must go deep before you go wide, otherwise you'll be pretty shallow. 
