Do Scientists Think Earth's Oceans Formed?
The Ocean Formed Billions of Year's Ago. Most Scientists Agree That the Atmosphere and the Ocean Accumulated Gradually over Millions and Millions of Year's...
Where do scientists think the water came from to form Earth's oceans?
Much of Earth's water is thought to have come from asteroids impacting the planet early in its history. Image via NASA/Don Davis. The surface of the very young Earth was initially an ocean of magma. Hydrogen and noble gases from the solar nebula were drawn to the planetary embryo, forming the first atmosphere.
Are oceans Earth science?
The oceans are an important part of Earth: they help to determine the make-up of the air, they help determine the weather and temperature, and they support great amounts of life. The composition of ocean water is unique to its location and depth.
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