UNDERSTANDING OUR UNIVERSE W/WKBK+ACCES
UNDERSTANDING OUR UNIVERSE W/WKBK+ACCES
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Chapter 6, Problem 1QAP
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Whether the statement is true or false.

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Answer to Problem 1QAP

True.

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Four natural processes that form the surface of terrestrial planets are volcanism, tectonics, impact catering and erosion.

The occurrence of volcanic activity on terrestrial planets or moon is termed as volcanism. Volcanoes are very importance for the existence of terrestrial planets. It is result of hot interior of the planet. Over time, interiors cool down and as the result volcanism and tectonics got weaken.

Volcanoes releases huge amount of gases and lot of heat which helped in the formation of atmosphere and environment of most of the terrestrial planets and it may have also helped in the origin of life on Earth.

Conclusion:

Thus, the given statement is true since volcanism has occurred on all the terrestrial planets.

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