Since there are no folded mountain chains on the Moon, what does this imply about the Moon's geology?

a. Plate tectonics does not exist on the moon

b. The geological history is extremely short.
c. Mountains were worn down by erosion.
d. Mountains were destroyed during the heavy bombardment.
e. Mountains were destroyed during the heavy bombardment.


a

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