Which of the Following Explanations Best Accounts for the High

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations best accounts for the high density of the planet Mercury?

• A)Its material is compressed by high internal pressures
• B)It contains a large fraction of iron and other metal
• C)It has a large range of surface temperatures
• D)It has a large gravity that compresses its surface layers

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