Mercury's atmosphere(Select All the answers that are correct)Group of answer choicesis composed of only of a tenuous, low density exospherecontains oxygenis outgassed by Volcanoesis created by interactions with the solar windis created by the gases released by asteroid/comet impacts

Mercury's atmosphere:

1. Is composed only of a tenuous, low density exosphere: This is correct. Mercury's atmosphere is not like the atmosphere on Earth. It is extremely thin and is more accurately referred to as an exosphere.

2. Contains oxygen: This is correct. Mercury's exosphere contains oxygen, but it is not a significant component. The exosphere is primarily composed of hydrogen, helium, and oxygen.

3. Is outgassed by Volcanoes: This is incorrect. There is no current volcanic activity on Mercury that could contribute to its exosphere.

4. Is created by interactions with the solar wind: This is correct. The solar wind, a stream of charged particles emitted by the sun, helps to create and replenish Mercury's exosphere.

5. Is created by the gases released by asteroid/comet impacts: This is correct. Impacts from asteroids and comets can release gases that contribute to Mercury's exosphere.