How was an atmosphere detected on Triton?
A)Material ejected from geyserlike plumes was seen to form streaks against the surface, indicating high-altitude winds.
B)Clouds of nitrogen crystals were seen to move at speeds different from the rotational speed of the surface.
C)Infrared radiation was seen to be Doppler shifted off moving cloud layers.
D)Dust layers were seen to blow onto and off portions of the surface, much like the situation on Mars.

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Material ejected from geyserlike plumes forming streaks against the surface indicates the presence of high-altitude winds, suggesting an atmosphere on Triton.

How Was an Atmosphere Detected on Triton