The Origin of Earth's Early Atmosphere Was Because of

question 23

Multiple Choice

The origin of Earth's early atmosphere was because of

• A) the impact of a Mars-sized planet.
• B) atmospheres of impacting asteroids and comets.
• C) degassing of Earth's interior over time.
• D) chemical reactions in the early crust.

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