select the correct answer. what would likely have happened to earth if no icy debris had arrived? a. it…
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:
The leading theory is that Earth's oceans and atmospheric water mainly came from icy debris like comets and asteroids. Without them, Earth likely would lack both oceans and atmospheric water. Volcanic outgassing contributes some water - vapor but not enough to form oceans and substantial atmospheric water on its own. And there's no indication of significant subsurface water without the contribution from icy debris.
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C. It would have no oceans or atmospheric water.