Given that all bodies in the solar system should have suffered equally from collisions during the period of early bombardment, if we find a body with relatively few craters on its surface we deduce that

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The presence of relatively few craters on a body's surface can be attributed to geological activity or other processes that remove older craters. This gives the surface a smoother appearance, making it appear younger. Therefore, option D is the best choice. Option A is incorrect as the material of the surface would not affect the number of impact craters. Option B is incorrect as all bodies should have experienced equal bombardment during the early period. Option C is also incorrect as the body could have formed before the period, but its surface may have been modified by subsequent geological activity.

Given That All Bodies in the Solar System Should Have