Combined Science GCSE
Volcanic activity
What Volcanic activity means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Volcanic activity
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Intense volcanic activity released carbon dioxide, water vapour and nitrogen, forming an early atmosphere with little or no oxygen.
Topics that use Volcanic activity
- The Earth's early atmosphere (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Comparison with Mars and Venus
- Condensation
- Evaluating theories
- Formation of the early atmosphere
- Indirect evidence
- Limitations of indirect evidence
- Volcanic activity and outgassing
- Build-up of nitrogen
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