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

question 13

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 lobate scarps.
• E) Mercury developed a strong magnetic field to protect it from solar radiation.

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Definitions:

Vestibulocochlear Nerve

The eighth cranial nerve responsible for transmitting sound and balance information from the inner ear to the brain.

Accessory Nerve

A cranial nerve that supplies motor functions to some muscles in the neck and shoulder.

Oculomotor Nerve

The third cranial nerve, controlling most of the eye's movements, including constriction of the pupil.

Abducens Nerve

The sixth cranial nerve, responsible for controlling the lateral rectus muscle of the eye, which abducts the eye.