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The two large volcanoes of Venus, Theia Mons and Rhea Mons, lie on the flanks of a structure similar to
which of the following? - correct answers The East African Rift valley.
Folded mountain belts are important tectonic landforms. Which of the following statements is the most
accurate description of folded mountain belts? - correct answers They are found around the margins of
highlands on Earth and Venus.
What is the most important factor in the volcanic and tectonic evolution of Venus as compared to Mars?
- correct answers The size of Venus, which makes it cool more slowly than Mars.
Which of the following are major extensional features on Venus? - correct answers Rift valleys and
grabens associated with lithospheric domes.
What is the most likely cause of the sinuous feature that extends across this radar image of Venus? The
area is a few hundred kilometers across. - correct answers Erosion by hot flowing lava.
What is the most likely cause of the radial tectonic features on this part of Venus? The image is a few
hundred kilometers across. - correct answers Vertical doming