Water was once much more abundant on Venus than it is now.Where did this ancient water go?

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Venus does not have a strong magnetic field to protect its atmosphere from being stripped away by the solar wind, leading to the escape of water molecules into space.

Answer: B and C
 It is possible that some of the water on Venus is locked up in rocks on the surface or in underground reservoirs. However, the exact location and amount of any remaining water on Venus is still uncertain.

Answer: D
 Water on Venus is believed to have contributed to the formation of the planet's dense cloud layers, but it is unlikely that this process alone could account for the complete loss of water on the surface.

Water Was Once Much More Abundant on Venus Than It