In the context of planetary geology, what do we mean by outgassing?
A) The release by volcanism of gases that had been trapped in a planetary interior
B) The loss of atmospheric gas to outer space
C) Another name for a volcanic eruption
D) The evaporation of water that adds water vapor (a gas) to an atmosphere
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