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On Earth, helium mainly originates from which process?
ARetained primordial gas
BAlpha decay of U and Th
CHydrogen fusion in crust
DBeta decay of potassium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Alpha decay of U and Th
Alpha particles from heavy elements in the crust become helium atoms, since the atmosphere cannot retain primordial helium.
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