The Ability of a Celestial Body to Retain an Atmosphere

question 81

Multiple Choice

The ability of a celestial body to retain an atmosphere would depend mainly on which of the following properties?

• A) mass and size
• B) age and composition
• C) presence of life-forms on it
• D) tilt of the axis of rotation
• E) period of rotation

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The divergence between the desired selling price of producers and the real price at which goods are sold.

Supply Curve Shift

A change in the supply curve, indicating a change in the quantity supplied at each price.

Producer Surplus

The division in value between what producers are inclined to take for a product or service and the payoff they ultimately secure.

New Producers

Entities or individuals that have recently entered a market to offer goods or services.