What Implication Does the Composition of Cometary Nuclei Have for the Creation

question 89

Multiple Choice

What implication does the composition of cometary nuclei have for the creation of life?

• A) They are made entirely of liquid water, which is needed by all life.
• B) They hold organic compounds, evidence that the ingredients necessary for the creation of life were present in the early solar nebula.
• C) Bacteria have been found in cometary nuclei, proving that life on Earth came from comets.
• D) They hold oxygen, which is needed for all life.
• E) Cometary impacts would have been "softer" than asteroid impacts, helping to prevent mass extinctions.

---

Definitions:

Ankle Sprain

An injury to the ligaments in the ankle, caused by the ligaments being stretched beyond their normal capacity.

Psychologically Minimized

The process in which an individual's feelings or emotions are downplayed or regarded as less significant.

Physically Minimized

indicates having one's physical presence or the size of physical attributes reduced or made to appear smaller.

Social-Cultural Influences

The effects of society and culture on an individual's beliefs, behaviors, and understanding of the world.