Which Is NOT a Reason That We Suspect Mars Once

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a reason that we suspect Mars once had liquid water on its surface?

• A) Mapping satellites have detected dry river beds.
• B) Rovers have detected minerals that must have formed in the presence of liquid water.
• C) Mapping satellites have detected outflow channels coming from impact craters.
• D) The observed presence of water ice in Mars's polar icecaps.
• E) All of the above are reasons.

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