Which of the Following Is One Hypothesis That Has Been

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one hypothesis that has been suggested to explain the uniform age of the surface of Venus?

• A) The surface of Venus is made of rocks that are much harder than the Earth's and thus last longer.
• B) Venus' entire crust periodically breaks up, sinks, and is replaced when lava flows cool.
• C) The clouds in the atmosphere of Venus protect it from meteorites so that very few impacts occur to change its surface.
• D) Dust storms deposit large amounts of dust on the surface of Venus, making it appear to be of uniform age.

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