Mercury's Evolution Was Different from the Moon's Because

question 48

Multiple Choice

Mercury's evolution was different from the Moon's because:

• A)Mercury developed a dense atmosphere while the Moon never did.
• B)Mercury was located farther from Earth, so experienced no tidal forces.
• C)Mercury was subject to more intense asteroid bombardment than the Moon.
• D)dense Mercury had an iron core that shrank, creating the tall scarps.
• E)Mercury developed a strong magnetic field to protect it from solar radiation.

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