The outermost gases of early Earth were initially destroyed by radiation from the sun, but the
underlying atmosphere remained intact. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
The layer of gases that the sun stripped was Earth's first atmosphere. There were other gases which
were released from the interior of the planet to form a secondary atmosphere. Information can be
found in the section Earth, Ocean, and Atmosphere Accumulated in Layers Sorted by Density.
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