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Title: Process of Science: Our theory of solar system formation suggests that larger pl Post by: ppk on Apr 22, 2012 Process of Science: Our theory of solar system formation suggests that larger planets cool more slowly than small ones. What does this suggest regarding geologic activity on Venus? Do we expect Venus to be geologically active? How did scientists test this hypothesis?
Title: Re: Process of Science: Our theory of solar system formation suggests that larger pl Post by: bio_man on May 2, 2012 Since Venus is about Earth's size, we expect it to still have a hot interior and be active like Earth is. Radar observations of the Venusian surface showed evidence of tectonic activity and volcanoes.
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