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Part 1: What is the difference between the atmospheres of Mercury and Earth?

Part 2: Using complete sentences, explain the reason for this difference.

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The difference would be that Mercury has a denser, warmer atmosphere and Earth has a not that dense and gassy atmosphere. The Earth's atmosphere also has a lot of layers while Mercury's doesn't. Those would be the reasons for them both being different. Hope this helped!

Explanation:

Although the fact that they are both terrestrial, Mercury is substantially smaller and less massive than Earth, despite having a same density.

Why are atmospheres of earth and mercury different?

  • We are extremely fortunate on Earth because we have a 300-mile-thick atmosphere.
  • Our atmosphere holds the gases we breathe and shields us from the Sun's harsh radiation and warmth.
  • Mercury, on the other hand, has a very thin atmosphere. Mercury's atmosphere is so thin that it is scarcely discernible. The atmosphere is the thinnest of all the planets in our Solar System.

  • Mercury has a low gravity and is subjected to strong solar winds from the Sun.
  • Nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, and a few more molecules make up the Earth's atmosphere.
  • Mercury, on the other hand, is made up of hydrogen, helium, oxygen, and other elements.

  • Mercury possesses a magnetic field as well, with two poles.
  • While its magnetic field is almost 150 times weaker than ours on Earth, it aids in the stabilization of its atmosphere by minimizing the impact of solar winds.
  • The other force that keeps the gases in the atmosphere in place is gravity.

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