Which is the leading theory used to explain why Mars lost its atmosphere and oceans?
A) It lost its magnetic field that protected it from the solar wind.
B) It lost its atmosphere and the oceans evaporated to space.
C) Mars drifted too far away from the Sun to support an atmosphere and oceans.
D) The planet became too small to support an atmosphere and oceans.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q38: As seismic waves travel through Earth's interior,
Q39: Oceanic crust is composed of basalt.
Q40: Distances in space are usually given in
Q41: Oceanic crust is lighter than continental crust.
Q42: The magnetosphere protects Earth's surface from the
Q44: How did Earth's oceans form?
A)from volcanic gases
B)from
Q45: Which sequence puts the solar system formation
Q46: On California's San Andreas Fault, the Pacific
Q47: The crust is the outermost portion of
Q48: Earth is _ billion years old.
A)3.5
B)4.6
C)8
D)13.5
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents