Practice Evolution Of Atmosphere And Hydrosphere (2.3.2) - THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF THE EARTH

Practice: Evolution of Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

Lesson 2.3.2THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF THE EARTH

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Question 1.
What gases made up the primordial atmosphere?
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Think of the lightest elements.
Question 2.
What process is known for releasing gases from the Earth?
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It's about what volcanoes do!
3Question 3.
What does the Big Bang Theory describe?
- The creation of solar systems
- A major explosion leading to the universe's expansion
- The density of all matter
- The current shape of galaxies
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Focus on the initial event that started everything.
4Question 4.
True or False: Photosynthesis contributed to the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
- True
- False
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Think about what plants do.
Question 5.
Examine how the loss of the primordial atmosphere has set the stage for the diversity of life on Earth today. What implications does this have for understanding climate change?
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Think about the conditions required for life and how they might change.
Question 6.
Compare and contrast the effects of volcanic activity and photosynthesis on the evolution of Earth's atmosphere. How did these processes facilitate each other?
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Consider their roles over time.

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