The Evolution of the Atmosphere
- Created by: EMBurridge
- Created on: 09-05-14 20:47
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- Evolution of the atmosphere
- The Earth's early atmosphere was mainly made up of water vapour and carbon dioxide
- As the Earth cooled, the water vapour condensed to form oceans.
- Carbon dioxide was removed form the atmosphere by dissolving in oceans
- This formed sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels
- As photosynthesizing organisms began to develop...
- Carbon dioxide was removed and oxygen added to the atmosphere.
- Through the process of photosynthesis...
- Carbon dioxide was removed and oxygen added to the atmosphere.
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