Multiple Choice
Why do planetary scientists believe there are active volcanoes on Venus?
A) Images from the Russian Venera lander show a volcanic plume.
B) Radar evidence from the Magellan orbiter shows fresh basalt on the surface.
C) Radar mapping has indicated a boundary line between tectonic plates, and such boundaries always include volcanic activity.
D) The amount of short-lived sulfur compounds detected in the atmosphere of Venus implies regular replenishment.
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