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Atmosphere
Question | Answer |
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Why is atmosphere solar system unique? | because it contains substanial amounts of oxygen |
How is climate controlled? | by a number of factors such as reflectivly of the surface |
Has the earths atmosphere changed over time? | Yes |
After the moon was formed what what did the atmosphere mainly contain of? | Water vapor, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide |
What changed the atmosphere and reduced the amount of carbon dioxide and added oxygen? | Photosynthesis |
Does oxidataion sink or rise when it reduces amount of oxygen in atmosphere? | Sinks |
What is albedo? | Reflectivity of surfaces |
Do clouds prevent or add heat with reflectivity? | Prevent |
Do volcanic erruptions increase or decrease tempatures because of ash blocking sunlight? | Decrease |
Does mercury have any atmosphere? | No |