Concept information
Preferred term
evolution of the atmosphere
Definition
- Earth's atmosphere is unique in the solar system: Of all the heavenly bodies, Earth alone has an atmosphere capable of supporting life. An appreciation of this highly specialized nature of the contemporary atmosphere is vital to understanding its evolution. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Warming & Climate Change; Evolution of the Atmosphere]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/evolution_of_the_atmosphere
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