Because water allowed the earth to dissolve harmful gases and acids into the oceans and seas to ensure a following chain reaction, which made it possible for life to develop.
forms in the past?
1. What is the original earth’s atmosphere made up of?
carbon, nitrogen, water vapour, and other gases
2. Why did scientist believe water is fundamental to the development of life?
Post reading
After reading the passage, discuss the following questions.
1. Why was the earth different from the other planets?
Because the water remained on the earth.
Because dinosaurs died out long before human beings developed on the earth.
Post reading
After reading the passage, discuss the following questions.
4. There used to be nine planets in the solar system. Recently scientists have decided that one of them can no longer be considered a planet. Do you know the name of it? Do you know why they removed it?