instructions read the short passage below then answer the question that follows. new, earth - like planets…

instructions read the short passage below then answer the question that follows. new, earth - like planets found scientists want to know more about the atmosphere of each planet. it is possible that each is rocky like mars or venus, which do not have oceans. it is also, however, possible that each is like earth! to be habitable, a planet needs an atmosphere. if the atmosphere is too thick, it can trap too much gas. if it is too thin, it will not keep the planet warm enough. which of the following is the best summary of the details in the text? answer options elimination tool select one answer a scientists want to know more about life on other planets. b if a planets atmosphere is too thick it can hold in too much gas, but if a planets atmosphere is too thin, it can let too much gas out. c after looking at mars and venus, scientists have determined that there is life on other planets. d learning about the atmosphere of other planets will help scientists determine if there are other planets like ours with atmospheres that are not too thick and not too thin and will sustain life.

instructions read the short passage below then answer the question that follows. new, earth - like planets found scientists want to know more about the atmosphere of each planet. it is possible that each is rocky like mars or venus, which do not have oceans. it is also, however, possible that each is like earth! to be habitable, a planet needs an atmosphere. if the atmosphere is too thick, it can trap too much gas. if it is too thin, it will not keep the planet warm enough. which of the following is the best summary of the details in the text? answer options elimination tool select one answer a scientists want to know more about life on other planets. b if a planets atmosphere is too thick it can hold in too much gas, but if a planets atmosphere is too thin, it can let too much gas out. c after looking at mars and venus, scientists have determined that there is life on other planets. d learning about the atmosphere of other planets will help scientists determine if there are other planets like ours with atmospheres that are not too thick and not too thin and will sustain life.

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The passage focuses on scientists' interest in other - planets' atmospheres to determine habitability. Option A is too general about life on other planets without emphasizing the atmosphere. Option B only describes the problems with atmosphere thickness but not the overall goal. Option C is incorrect as the text doesn't say scientists have determined there is life on other planets. Option D correctly summarizes that learning about atmospheres helps determine if there are Earth - like habitable planets.

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D. Learning about the atmosphere of other planets will help scientists determine if there are other planets like ours with atmospheres that are not too thick and not too thin and will sustain life.