One Reason There Are Very Few Impact Craters on the Surface

question 359

Multiple Choice

One reason there are very few impact craters on the surface of Venus compared with the surfaces of Mercury and Mars is thought to be that:

• A) wind erosion from the dense atmosphere of Venus and chemical action from its corrosive clouds and mist have destroyed most craters.
• B) the thick atmosphere of Venus has protected it from most incoming objects, and the surface has melted periodically to obliterate old craters.
• C) plate tectonic motions have recycled the whole surface of Venus several times since the main bombardment of the planetary system occurred.
• D) ocean waters that covered Venus at earlier times washed away any evidence of cratering.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to holding contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Attribution

The process of explaining one's own or others' behaviors and events by attributing causes to them.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers, when analyzing others’ behavior, to underestimate the impact of the situation and to overestimate the impact of personal disposition.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias where individuals tend to attribute others' actions to their character or personality, underestimating external factors.