The Cosmic Perspective (8th Edition)
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Choose the best answer to each of the following. Explain your reasoning with one or more complete sentences.
32. Which of a planet's fundametntal 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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