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Olympus Mons is the tallest (volcanic) mountain in the entire solar system. Explain how Mars can have mountains taller than the ones on Earth.
 
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How do we learn the chemical composition of the interstellar medium?
 
  A) We make an educated guess based on the Sun's composition.
  B) By studying spectra of interstellar gas clouds.
  C) We collect samples of gas and dust from interstellar space.
  D) We use computer simulations of the interstellar medium.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
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Due to Mars' smaller mass and, therefore, smaller gravitational field, mountains can grow to higher elevations without the gravitational force of the planet limiting its growth as much.

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