A Major Reason for the Size of Volcanoes on Mars

question 31

Multiple Choice

A major reason for the size of volcanoes on Mars is

• A)The lack of tectonic activity
• B)The rapid rotation rate (24.5 hours)
• C)The large number of subsurface lakes
• D)The lack of an intense magnetic dynamo
• E)High winds

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