UNIVERSE LL W/SAPLINGPLUS MULTI SEMESTER
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Chapter 11, Problem 45Q
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The reasons behind the current nonexistence of liquid water on Mars. Also state the difference in the condition of Mars today, if liquid water was present on it in the past.
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