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JMatthes

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Using Figure 9.5, explain what part of our solar system would likely have contained water when the planets were just starting to form?
 
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With respect to water, why is Earth unique compared to the other planets in our solar system?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

In cooler regions of the solar nebula, water-bearing silicates and ices could form. So, those planets that accreted in the asteroid belt or farther from the Sun could contain water.

Answer to Question 2

It is the only planet that has the right temperature and pressure conditions for water to exist as solid, liquid, and gas.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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