According to the nebular theory, which planet is most likely to be gaseous rather than rocky? A. Venus, because it is the warmest planet and so is more likely to be gaseous B. Mercury, because planets closer to the solar nebula are more likely to be made of gas, like the nebula C. Earth, because the atmosphere consists of nitrogen, oxvgen.

According to the nebular theory, which planet is most likely to be gaseous rather than rocky? A. Venus, because it is the warmest planet and so is more likely to be gaseous B. Mercury, because planets closer to the solar nebula are more likely to be made of gas, like the nebula C. Earth, because the atmosphere consists of nitrogen, oxvgen.

Astronomy

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Author:Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff

Publisher:Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff

Chapter7: Other Worlds: An Introduction To The Solar System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 22E: Earlier in this chapter, we modeled the solar system with Earth at a distance of about one city...

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