What is the correct ordering of the periods in Mars's history,from earliest to latest?
A) Noachian, Amazonian, Hesperian
B) Hesperian, Amazonian, Noachian
C) Hesperian, Noachian, Amazonian
D) Noachian, Hesperian, Amazonian

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The correct ordering of the periods in Mars's history, from earliest to latest, is Noachian, Hesperian, Amazonian. This is because the Noachian period is characterized by the formation of Mars's oldest and largest impact basins, the Hesperian period is marked by volcanic activity and the formation of large lava plains, and the Amazonian period is the most recent and is characterized by smaller impact craters and ongoing geological activity.

What Is the Correct Ordering of the Periods in Mars's