Due: by end of November 16, 2022

Homework 4: Faint Young Sun Paradox

For this homework, you will delve into and read a bit more about the evolution of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans, and the Faint Young Sun Paradox discussed in class.

1. Read the article A Solution to the Faint-Sun Paradox Reveals a Narrow Window for Life.

2. In a few sentences, describe the Faint Young Sun Paradox.

3. What are the suggested resolutions of the Faint Young Sun Paradox given in the article?

4. How does our current understanding of the evolutions of the Venusian and Martian atmospheres and oceans affect our understanding of the Faint Young Sun Paradox?