ppt课件-the earth- moon system（地球-月球系统）.pptVIP

The Earth-Moon System The Earth’s Atmosphere Unique among terrestrial planets in its composition 78% Nitrogen (N2) 21% Oxygen (O2) 0.9% Argon (Ar) 0.1% other gases including 0.03% Carbon Dioxide (CO2) The atmospheres of the other terrestrial planets are mostly CO2. Formation of Earth’s Atmosphere There are two theories about the origin of Earth’s atmosphere: Through volcanic eruptions or from impacts gases were released from rocks on Earth. Impacts from comets brought gases to Earth. Scientists are testing volcanic emissions and studying comets for answers to these questions. Either way the o