Multiple Choice
Why does Mercury have a thin layer of hydrogen and helium as an atmosphere?
A) Other elements move fast enough to escape Mercury's gravity.
B) Mercury temporarily traps solar wind particles.
C) These are outgassed by rocks in Mercury's crust.
D) These gases are released during impacts with comets.
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