The Southern hemisphere of Mars is at
A) an average elevation and is covered with impact craters
B) a higher than average elevation and is relatively smooth
C) a higher than average elevation and is covered with impact craters
D) a lower than average elevation and is relatively smooth

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The southern hemisphere of Mars is characterized by a higher than average elevation and is covered with impact craters. This is due to the fact that the southern hemisphere of Mars is much older than the northern hemisphere, and has had more time to accumulate the impact craters. The higher elevation is also thought to be due to the fact that the southern hemisphere is dominated by a large plateau, known as the Martian southern highlands.

The Southern Hemisphere of Mars Is at