How is the atmosphere of a planet affected by the rotation rate?
A) The rotation rate determines how much atmosphere a planet has.
B) The rotation rate determines how long the planet is able to retain its atmosphere.
C) Faster rotation rates raise surface temperatures and thus determine how much material is gaseous versus icy or liquid.
D) Faster rotation rates raise the atmospheric temperature.
E) Faster rotation rates produce stronger winds.
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