I think the correct answer would be strong gravity. The factor that allows the earth to hold onto water would be the strong gravitational pull of the earth. In fact, it is what holds everything onto earth not only water. Hope this answers the question.
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Through random genetic mutations of a species over time, beings with unique characteristics emerged. Based on the suitability of the adaptation to the environment, the beings would either be able to successfully reproduce, or not, and perish. Successful adaptations would be passed down to children, resulting in the adaptations persisting at least in the short term. Charles Darwin is an excellent author to study to learn more about the theory of evolution.</span>
The statements that are true of heterogeneous mixtures are: they settle out and the proportions of solute to solvent may vary. The correct answer is option A. 1 and 2. Heterogeneous mixtures are considered mixtures wherein the components are not uniform and still retain their properties. Characteristics of heterogeneous mixtures are: the ratio of solute and solvent is not equal, the substances can be separated physically and they still retain their properties even if mixed with another substance.
