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yKpoI14uk [10]
3 years ago
8

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Geography
1 answer:
miss Akunina [59]3 years ago
8 0
Earth was able to retain an atmosphere because of its gravity. It is <span>the same force that keeps us anchored to Earth. Molecules in our atmosphere are constantly moving, spurred on by energizing sunlight. If Earth were much less massive, gravity's grip would be weaker.</span>
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