Current scientific knowledge indicates that the most likely origin of most of Earth's oceans was due to:
A)comets from outer space.
B)release of liquid water from the core.
C)water vapor released from volcanic outgassing.
D)all of the above.
E)none of the above.

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Current scientific knowledge suggests that the most likely origin of most of Earth's oceans was due to the release of water vapor from volcanic outgassing. While comets may have contributed some water to Earth, it is believed that the majority of the water came from volcanic activity. There is no evidence to support the idea that Earth's oceans were formed from water released from the core.

Current Scientific Knowledge Indicates That the Most Likely Origin of Most