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The word atmosphere is similar to several words, and all have similar origins.
Atmosphere comes from two words in ancient Greek:
atmos steam sfaira sphere
hemisphere means half a sphere: hemi half in ancient Greek .
Other similar words describe parts or layers of the atmosphere:
* troposphere: tropos turn, change in ancient Greek * stratosphere: stratus a spreading outin Latin * mesosphere: mesos middle in ancient Greek * ionosphere: ion a form of the Greek verb to go
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How the land and ocean nitrogen cycles similar?
They have to do with the atmosphere
The composition of Mars atmosphere strongly resembles the atmosphere of which planet?
It is similar to the composition of the atmosphere of Venus. They are both made almost entirely of carbon dioxide.
Is there atmosphere in Makemake?
The presence of methane and possibly nitrogen suggests that Makemake could have a transient atmosphere similar to that of Pluto.
Do Mars and earth have similar atmosphere?
No. Earth's atmosphere is made mostly of nitrogen and oxygen. The atmosphere of Mars is much thinner ans is made mostly of carbon dioxide.
How are nitrogen and clouds similar?
They are both found n the earth's atmosphere.
What planet has a very thin atmosphere similar to the moon?
The planet Mars has a very thin atmosphere, similar to the moon.
Does mercury have an atmosphere that is very similar to earth's atmosphere?
mercury has no atmosphere which means it is nothing like earths.
How are comets and planets similar?
It's atmosphere is similar like ours on earth
How are the different layers of the atmosphere similar?
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What is a similar meaning to habitat?
surroundings, environment, atmosphere
How is our solar system similar to others?
Because it has an atmosphere.
How the land and ocean nitrogen cycles similar?
They have to do with the atmosphere
What large region of the atmosphere where the air has similar?
what the lower atmosphere is like at any given place and time
What is the atmosphere like in a roman chariot racing?
Possibly similar to the atmosphere of a critical hockey or soccer game.
The composition of Mars atmosphere strongly resembles the atmosphere of which planet?
It is similar to the composition of the atmosphere of Venus. They are both made almost entirely of carbon dioxide.
Which layer of Earth is most similar in thickness to that of the atmosphere?
crust
Is neptunes atmosphere like Uranus?
Yes, they are very similar.
