AQA GCSE Combined Science: Synergy · 8465
Specification 4.4.1.1 · Paper 1, Paper 2
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GCSE Combined Science · key term
Evidence used to infer something that was not observed or measured directly, such as ancient rocks providing clues about past atmospheric conditions.
Used by AQA and OCR
Specification 4.4.1.1 · Paper 1, Paper 2
Specification C6.2a · Chemistry Paper 2
An observation used to infer something that cannot be observed directly, such as using present-day volcanic gases to help explain the earliest atmosphere.
Revise: Formation of the AtmosphereScientists must interpret indirect evidence to reconstruct what probably happened.
Use ‘probably’ or ‘is thought to have’ when describing the earliest atmosphere: indirect evidence supports an explanation, but does not establish its exact composition.
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