Evolution of the Earth's Atmosphere
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Evolution of the Earth's Atmosphere

Students trace the changes in the Earth's atmosphere over billions of years. They will evaluate theories regarding the origins of atmospheric gases.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsGCSE Chemistry 4.9.1.1 The Earth's early atmosphereGCSE Chemistry 4.9.1.2 How oxygen increased

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Students trace the changes in the Earth's atmosphere over billions of years. They will evaluate theories regarding the origins of atmospheric gases.

Key Questions

  1. What was the composition of the early Earth's atmosphere?
  2. How did oceans reduce the amount of carbon dioxide?
  3. What caused the increase in atmospheric oxygen?

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