The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals (2nd Edition)
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Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett, Megan O. Donahue, Nicholas Schneider, Mark Voit
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Chapter 5, Problem 5QQ
Choose the best answer to each of the following. Explain your reasoning.
What do we conclude if a planet has few impact craters of any size? (a) The planet was never bombarded by asteroids or comets. (b) Its atmosphere stopped impactors of all sizes. (c) Other geological processes have erased many craters.
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The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals (2nd Edition)
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