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Atmosphere
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |