Why Does a Planet's Size Matter When Predicting If It

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why does a planet's size matter when predicting if it can support life?

• A) Gravity will determine if a planet can retain an atmosphere.
• B) Large worlds are most likely to have life based on our own Solar System.
• C) Only very large worlds have atmospheres.
• D) Water only exists on very large planets.

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