Which was NOT a factor in the proto- Earth's loss of nearly all of its lighter gases?
A) The Moon's gravitational force pulled these gases away from the planet.
B) The remaining matter consisted primarily of iron, nickel, and silicate minerals.
C) The gases were carried away by solar winds.
D) High temperatures from solar radiation vaporized these gases.
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