Oceanology: An IntroductionWadsworth Publishing Company, 1973 - 325 pages |
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... atmosphere surrounding each . These atmospheres vary , however , in density and composition . Although hydrogen , nitrogen , carbon , and oxygen are present on each , current knowledge suggests that only Earth has water in abundance ...
... atmosphere surrounding each . These atmospheres vary , however , in density and composition . Although hydrogen , nitrogen , carbon , and oxygen are present on each , current knowledge suggests that only Earth has water in abundance ...
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... atmosphere . Other elements such as aluminum also oxidize readily when exposed to the atmosphere . Because these elements are abundant on the earth's surface , oxygen is and has been rapidly re- moved from air . The reducing atmosphere ...
... atmosphere . Other elements such as aluminum also oxidize readily when exposed to the atmosphere . Because these elements are abundant on the earth's surface , oxygen is and has been rapidly re- moved from air . The reducing atmosphere ...
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... atmosphere have pri- marily determined the amount of light received on the earth's surface . A recent increase in carbon dioxide in the air concerns scientists . As sunlight penetrates the atmosphere , some is absorbed by particles of ...
... atmosphere have pri- marily determined the amount of light received on the earth's surface . A recent increase in carbon dioxide in the air concerns scientists . As sunlight penetrates the atmosphere , some is absorbed by particles of ...
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