How Rapidly a Planet Loses Its Atmosphere Depends on the Planet's

question 24

Multiple Choice

How rapidly a planet loses its atmosphere depends on the planet's
I.escape velocity (determined by mass and radius) .
II.atmospheric composition.
III.temperature.
IV.rotation period.

• A)I & II
• B)III & IV
• C)I, II, & III
• D)II, III, & IV
• E)I, II, III, & IV

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Definitions:

Olfactory Nerve

The first cranial nerve responsible for the sense of smell, transmitting sensory information from the nose to the brain.

Sacral Plexus

A network of nerves originating from the lower spine, providing motor and sensory nerves for the pelvis, buttocks, genitals, thighs, calves, and feet.

Sciatic Nerve

The largest nerve in the body, running from the lower back through the buttocks and down the legs, providing sensory and motor function.

Reflex Arc

A reflex arc is the neural pathway that controls a reflex action, typically consisting of a sensory neuron, a motor neuron, and sometimes one or more interneurons.