Why Was the Martian Meteorite ALH84001 Singled Out for Intense

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why was the Martian meteorite ALH84001 singled out for intense study?

• A) it is the only Martian meteorite that has even been discovered
• B) the meteorite appeared to be giving off methane gas
• C) it is a very young rock originating from the Tharsis region
• D) it is a very old rock, dating back from the time when Mars probably had liquid water on its surface

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