Does Mercury have an atmosphere? Why or why not?
A. It has only traces of gases temporarily captured from space, as well as material outgassing from the surface.
B. Yes, but it is only one-tenth the atmosphere of Venus.
C. Astronomers have not been able to tell so far.
D. Yes. Mercury has a substantial atmosphere of solar hydrogen and helium.
Answer: A
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