What Keeps Energetic Gas Molecules from Escaping into Space

question 100

Multiple Choice

What keeps energetic gas molecules from escaping into space?

• A)gravity
• B)interatomic forces
• C)nuclear forces
• D)solar radiation
• E)magnetic field

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Definitions:

Insect-eating Birds

Birds that primarily consume insects as their food source, playing a crucial role in controlling insect populations and maintaining ecosystem balance.

Competition

The interaction between organisms or species in which the fitness of one is lowered by the presence of another.

Keystone Species

A species that plays a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community and whose impact is disproportionately large relative to its abundance.

Species Richness

The number of different species present in a specific area, region, or ecosystem, reflecting its biodiversity.