While Mars is half as big as the Earth in diameter, its surface gravity is only about 40% as strong as the 1 g we experience here on Earth

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Consider the image formed by a refracting telescope. Suppose an opaque screen is placed in front of the lower half of the objective lens. What effect will this have?

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Bowen's reaction series predicts the ________ of the different mineral grains that grow from crystallizing magmas.

a. size and color b. texture and size c. order of crystallization d. color and shape

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