Mars Currently Lacks Surface Habitability Mostly Because of

question 35

Multiple Choice

Mars currently lacks surface habitability mostly because of

• A) the chemical composition of its atmosphere
• B) its distance from the Sun
• C) its small size
• D) the chemical composition of its surface

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