Conceptual Integrated Science
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780135197394
Author: Hewitt, Paul G., LYONS, Suzanne, (science Teacher), Suchocki, John, Yeh, Jennifer (jennifer Jean)
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
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Chapter 17, Problem 2RAT
Which of the following is known to be found on Mars today?
(a) | sulfuric acid clouds |
(b) | liquid water |
(c) | a dense atmosphere |
(d) | fossils of extinct Martian life |
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