Which planet is losing its atmosphere at faster than the earth?
Correct answer: C. Mars
- A. Mecury
- B. Venus
- C. Mars
- D. Jupiter
Explanation
Mars loses atmospheric gas more readily than Earth because its weaker gravity and lack of a strong global magnetic field allow particles to escape into space. Mercury has an extremely thin exosphere, but Mars is the usual comparison in this question.
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