In the above cartoon, the interior of a planet has separated into the layers shown by a process known as ___________.
A) outgassing
B) differentiation
C) accretion
D) condensation

Question

In the above cartoon, the interior of a planet has separated into the layers shown by a process known as ___________.
A) outgassing 
B) differentiation 
C) accretion 
D) condensation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The process described is differentiation, in which the interior of a planet separates into distinct layers based on the densities of the materials. Outgassing is the release of gases from a planetary body, accretion is the gradual growth of a planet through the accumulation of matter, and condensation is the transition of a gas or vapor to a liquid state.

In the Above Cartoon, the Interior of a Planet Has