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What was phase one of the evolution of the atmosphere |
Volcanoes gave out gases |
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What gases were released by volcanoes |
Carbon dioxide Nitrogen Barely any oxygen Water vapour Methane Ammonia |
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What was phase 2 of the evolution of the atmosphere |
Oceans algae and green plants absorbed carbon dioxide |
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What was phase 3 of the evolution of the atmosphere |
Green plants and algae produced oxygen |
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What’s the equation for photosynthesis |
Carbon dioxide + water —> glucose + oxygen |
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What percentage is each gas of our atmosphere |
80% nitrogen 20% oxygen Small amounts of other gases- mainly carbon dioxide, noble gases and water vapour |
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What does the combustion of fossil fuels release |
Gases and particles |
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What dangerous gas can be released from incomplete combustion |
Carbon monoxide |
