The scarps on Mercury were probably caused by:
A)tectonic activity.
B)meteorite bombardment.
C)a tidal bulge.
D)volcanism.
E)the interior cooling and shrinking.

Name: The scarps on Mercury were probably caused by: A)tectonic activity. B)meteorite bombardment. C)a tidal bulge. D)volcanism. E)the interior cooling and shrinking.
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The scarps on Mercury are believed to have formed as the planet's interior cooled and contracted, causing the surface to wrinkle and create cliffs or scarps.

The Scarps on Mercury Were Probably Caused By