Question 5 • Earth and Space Science
Tectonic activity is driven largely by heat inside a planet, which helps move its mantle and crust. Mars is smaller than Earth, so it lost much of its internal heat more quickly and now has weaker geological activity. Thus, “Mars has a thinner crust and weaker internal heat” is the best choice; the key difference is its weaker internal heat.
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