When the Sun Ejects Its Outer Layer into Space to Become

question 56

Multiple Choice

When the Sun ejects its outer layer into space to become a planetary nebula, most likely the

• A) Earth will be ejected from the solar system
• B) Earth will be destroyed
• C) Earth's oceans will freeze solid
• D) Earth will experience a runaway greenhouse effect followed by the total loss of its atmosphere

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