Venus's Unique Surface Is Thought to Have Formed Through a Process

question 56

Multiple Choice

Venus's unique surface is thought to have formed through a process of vigorous mantle convection,volcanic activity,and crustal stretching referred to as

• A)plate tectonics.
• B)convective tectonics.
• C)flake tectonics.
• D)crumple tectonics.

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