13 select the correct answer. what would likely have happened to earth if no icy debris had arrived? a. it…
13 select the correct answer. what would likely have happened to earth if no icy debris had arrived? a. it would still have oceans but no atmospheric water. b. it would still have atmospheric water but no oceans. c. it would have no oceans or atmospheric water. d. it would have traces of water beneath its surface. e. it would have released water in volcanic outgassing.
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Brief Explanations:
Most of Earth's water is thought to have been delivered by icy comets and other icy debris. Without this source, Earth would lack the water that forms its oceans and contributes to atmospheric water. Volcanic out - gassing alone would not provide enough water to form oceans and significant atmospheric water. Traces of water beneath the surface would not be sufficient to form oceans or a substantial amount of atmospheric water.
Answer:
C. It would have no oceans or atmospheric water.