Combined Science GCSE
Comparison with Mars and Venus
What Comparison with Mars and Venus means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Comparison with Mars and Venus
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The early atmosphere may have been like the atmospheres of Mars and Venus today, consisting of mainly carbon dioxide with little or no oxygen gas.
Topics that use Comparison with Mars and Venus
- The Earth's early atmosphere (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Condensation
- Evaluating theories
- Formation of the early atmosphere
- Indirect evidence
- Limitations of indirect evidence
- Volcanic activity
- Volcanic activity and outgassing
- Build-up of nitrogen
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