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Scientists believe the scarps on Mercury formed as a result of which process?

A. plate tectonics
B. volcanic eruptions
C. bombardment by asteroids
D. shrinking of the planet as it cooled

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Looks like the answer is B

But I am not sure, could be A, I know planets don't shrink when they are cold and unless the asteroid has mercury or mercury is on the planet already and the asteroid pierces it, it is not C.
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it is d. hope this helps

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