If Mars had active plate tectonics, which of the following would you NOT expect to see on its surface?
A) valley networks
B) very large shield volcanos
C) mountain ranges
D) rift valleys

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Active plate tectonics on Mars would likely lead to the formation of features such as mountain ranges, rift valleys, and possibly valley networks due to the movement and interaction of tectonic plates. However, very large shield volcanoes, like Olympus Mons on Mars, are typically formed in areas of prolonged volcanic activity over a stationary hot spot, rather than being directly associated with plate tectonics. Active plate tectonics could potentially disrupt the formation of such large shield volcanoes by not allowing a stationary magma source to build up to such an immense size.

If Mars Had Active Plate Tectonics, Which of the Following