Asked by Spencer Peyrot on May 15, 2024

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The Valles Marineris canyon system on Mars is:

A) 4,000 km long
B) the result of a rift
C) wider due to erosion
D) all of these

Valles Marineris

A vast canyon system on the surface of Mars, stretching about 4,000 kilometers and reaching depths of up to 7 kilometers, making it one of the largest canyon systems in the solar system.

Erosion

The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow, and then transported and deposited in other locations.

  • Understand the characteristics and composition of planets and celestial bodies in our solar system.
  • Comprehend the geological features and processes on Mars, including canyon systems, channels, and terrain formation.
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LaBrea ParksMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Valles Marineris canyon system on Mars is indeed 4,000 km long, is thought to be the result of a rift where the Martian crust has stretched and broken, and has become wider over time due to erosion processes.