In the Early History of Earth, the Solid Surface of the Earth

Multiple Choice

In the early history of Earth, the solid surface of the earth weathered more rapidly than now because ______ .

A) there was little topography so shallow water washed across the surface often
B) the rocks at the surface were weak because there was little oxygen available
C) the early rain was very acidic
D) there were numerous earthquakes and volcanoes breaking up the surface
E) the atmosphere contained large amounts of corrosive methane