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List the evidence that suggests the past (and possibly present) existence of liquid water on the surface of Mars

Foundations of Astronomy (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337399920

Author:Michael A. Seeds, Dana Backman

Publisher:Michael A. Seeds, Dana Backman

Chapter21: Venus And Mars

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 22RQ: Describe evidence of crustal movement (horizontal or vertical) on Mars.

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