Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals
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Author: Bennett, Jeffrey O., Donahue, M. (megan), SCHNEIDER, Nicholas, Voit, Mark
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Which of a planet’s fundamental properties has the greatest effect on its level of volcanic and tectonic activity? (a) size (b) distance from the Sun (c) rotation rate
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OP waves
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Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals
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