In the Context of Planetary Geology, What Do We Mean

question 78

Multiple Choice

In the context of planetary geology, what do we mean by outgassing?

• A) The release by volcanism of gases that had been trapped in a planetary interior
• B) The loss of atmospheric gas to outer space
• C) Another name for a volcanic eruption
• D) The evaporation of water that adds water vapor (a gas) to an atmosphere

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