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Choose the best answer to each of the following. Explain your reasoning.
Which describes our understanding of flowing waters on Mars? (a) It was never important. (b) It was important once, but is no longer. (c) It is a major process on the Martian surface today.
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Pearson eText The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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