What Is a Popular Theory for the Difference in Atmospheres

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is a popular theory for the difference in atmospheres of the Jovian planets versus terrestrial planets?

• A) High temperatures and solar wind in the inner planets allowed most of the volatiles to be driven off the terrestrial planets, but not the Jovian planets.
• B) The Jovian planets trapped most of the comets which carried the gases.
• C) The Jovian planets are just bigger, so they trap more gases.
• D) The terrestrial planets are too cold to retain anything but heavy gases.

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