Why Did the Terrestrial Planets Lose Their Primary Atmospheres

question 50

Multiple Choice

Why did the terrestrial planets lose their primary atmospheres?

• A) Their low gravities couldn't hold them.
• B) The solar wind blew them away.
• C) Their high surface temperatures made them chemically react with rock.
• D) The centrifugal force from their fast rotation rates made them fly off.

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