Most Terrestrial Planets Have Portions of Their Surface That Appear

question 37

Multiple Choice

Most terrestrial planets have portions of their surface that appear to be significantly older than other portions of their surface.What evidence suggests that the surface of Venus is all about the same age?

• A)Photos taken by probes that landed on Venus showed that all of the rocks were of the same age.
• B)The craters on Venus are randomly distributed in size and number across the surface.
• C)The volcanoes on Venus are not found in isolated groups, but are scattered around the planet.
• D)The thick atmosphere of Venus has prevented erosion from taking place.

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Definitions:

Vertebrates

Animals with a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

Peripheral Vision

The ability to see objects and movement outside of the direct line of vision.

Rod Vision

A type of vision that is sensitive to low levels of light, mediated by rod cells in the retina, allowing for night vision.

Lateral Inhibition

A process in neural networks of the brain where an excited neuron reduces the activity of its neighbors, sharpening sensory perceptions and contrasts.