Which of the Following Did NOT Contribute to the Thinning

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the thinning of the Martian atmosphere during its early history?

• A) the photodissociation of water molecules by ultraviolet light in the atmosphere
• B) the stripping of the atmosphere by solar wind particles from the Sun
• C) the consumption of carbon dioxide by photosynthetic bacteria
• D) atmospheric gases being blasted into space by large impacts

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Definitions:

Iron Sulfide

A chemical compound consisting of iron and sulfur, often found in the Earth's crust, and used in various industrial applications.

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

A colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas produced by the incomplete burning of carbon-containing fuels.

Protocell

An early, simple, cellular structure that is considered a precursor of true cells, possibly forming the basis for the origin of life.

Organic Molecules

Compounds mainly containing carbon and hydrogen, often including oxygen, nitrogen, and other elements, foundational to life.