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Which led to the formation of oceans after water on Earth’s surface evaporated?

The sun released a strong burst of water vapor.
As Earth cooled, water in the atmosphere condensed.
Materials collided due to strong gravitational forces.
The ozone layer formed to protect against harmful UV ray exposure.

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As Earth cooled, water in the atmosphere condensed.

Explanation: After surface water had vaporized by early heat, the cooling planet allowed atmospheric water vapor to condense into liquid rain, which accumulated to form the oceans.