What Evidence Does a Planetary Geologist Use to Identify a "Young

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Multiple Choice

What evidence does a planetary geologist use to identify a "young" crater on Mercury?

• A) observation of few, if any, smaller overlapping craters within it or on its rim
• B) infrared and photographic results showing evidence of water released recently from the permafrost by the impact
• C) observation of a lighter-colored central region; an older crater would have acquired a layer of dark dust over time
• D) observation of a sharper rim and central peak compared with older craters; old craters would have suffered significant erosion by wind and dust

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