Based Solely on Mass and Distance from the Sun, Which

question 85

Multiple Choice

Based solely on mass and distance from the Sun, which of the following terrestrial planets would you expect to retain the densest secondary atmosphere?

• A) Mercury
• B) Venus
• C) Mars
• D) the Moon
• E) Earth

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Definitions:

Lateral Epicondyle

A bony prominence on the outer side of the elbow, to which forearm muscles are attached.

Deltoid Tuberosity

A roughened area on the middle of the outer surface of the humerus, where the deltoid muscle attaches.

Obturator Foramen

A large opening in the hip bone formed by the pubic and ischial bones, through which nerves and blood vessels pass.

Acetabulum

The cup-shaped cavity at the base of the hip bone into which the ball-shaped head of the femur fits to form the hip joint.