Which of the Following Factors Is Responsible for Keeping a Planet's

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is responsible for keeping a planet's atmosphere close to its surface?

• A)pressure
• B)cloud cover
• C)gravity
• D)moisture

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Definitions:

Flying Buttresses

Flying buttresses are architectural elements used in Gothic cathedrals that transfer the weight of the roof and upper walls outward to external supports, allowing for higher and thinner walls and large stained-glass windows.

Nave Vaults

Arching forms in the central part of a church that are used to span the space over the nave, creating a ceiling or roof.

Apsidal Chapel

A semicircular or polygonal termination or projection in a church, which often houses the altar and is located at the east end beyond the choir.

Monk's Quarters

Living spaces or cells designated for monks within a monastery, where they engage in prayer, meditation, and daily religious activities.