The Large Water Erosion Features on Mars Appear to Be

question 74

Multiple Choice

The large water erosion features on Mars appear to be

• A) less than 1 million years old
• B) less than 2 billion years old
• C) more than 4 billion years old
• D) at least 2-3 billion years old

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Definitions:

Iron-Sulfide Cofactors

Components found in various enzymes and proteins, essential for catalyzing redox reactions, particularly in electron transport chains.

Geothermal Vents

Openings in the Earth's surface from which heated water and gases are discharged, often found in areas with volcanic activity, contributing to diverse ecosystems in the deep sea.

Tidal Flats

Broad, flat areas of land alternately covered and exposed by the rise and fall of tides, rich in biodiversity and important ecologically.