Read this excerpt from "Mars: Landscape of the Red Planet."

Mars's complexity goes well beyond its surface. Much of the red planet was formed from volcanic material. The southern part of Mars appears to have formed from volcanic activity. This part of Mars has an ancient crust that is mainly mafic in composition and contains high levels of iron and magnesium. The lowlands in the northern parts of Mars are younger and consist mostly of felsic rock, which is high in potassium, silicon, and aluminum.

What is the best description of the geology of Mars?

It is diverse, and different parts formed at different times.

It is like Earth, with volcanoes, ocean valleys, and thick crust.

It is simple, containing the same type of material and appearance everywhere.

It is like the moon, because it is made of rock inside and on the surface.

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20 August, 10:19

Read this excerpt from "Mars: Landscape of the Red Planet."

Mars's complexity goes well beyond its surface. Much of the red planet was formed from volcanic material. The southern part of Mars appears to have formed from volcanic activity. This part of Mars has an ancient crust that is mainly mafic in composition and contains high levels of iron and magnesium. The lowlands in the northern parts of Mars are younger and consist mostly of felsic rock, which is high in potassium, silicon, and aluminum.

What is the best description of the geology of Mars?

It is diverse, and different parts formed at different times.

It is like Earth, with volcanoes, ocean valleys, and thick crust.

It is simple, containing the same type of material and appearance everywhere.

It is like the moon, because it is made of rock inside and on the surface.

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Angel Velasquez · Answer 1

It is diverse, and different parts formed at different times.

Explanation:

As can be seen in the question, the geology of Marx is complex: with the North of the planet being of volcanic origin, and older in age, and the South of the planet being of younger origin, and consisting mostly of felsic rock.

Both time and geological composition differ depending on the region of Mars we are located in, and for that reason, we can say that the geology of Mars is very diverse.