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arivle123 · **on:** Aug 22, 2018

The outermost gases of early Earth were initially destroyed by radiation from the sun, but the
underlying atmosphere remained intact. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Scientists believe that some answers to proposed question will ultimately never be known. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

polinasid · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
The layer of gases that the sun stripped was Earth's first atmosphere. There were other gases which
were released from the interior of the planet to form a secondary atmosphere. Information can be
found in the section Earth, Ocean, and Atmosphere Accumulated in Layers Sorted by Density.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Scientists truly believe that the answers to questions are all ultimately knowable. The answers
themselves are sought out using the scientific method. Information can be found in the section Marine
Scientists Use the Logic of Science to Study the Ocean.