Why is there virtually no hydrogen and helium present in the atmosphere today?
A) These gases were burned off by solar radiation.
B) The gravitational force of Earth was not strong enough to hold them.
C) These gases were consumed by rock-forming processes.
D) Acid rain removed these gases from the atmosphere.
Answer: B
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