Why has the Earth remained geologically active compared to the Moon?
A) The Earth is so much larger that it took longer to cool.
B) The Earth is so much smaller that it soon cooled.
C) The Moon has no atmosphere.
D) The lunar crust retained pools of magma.

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The Earth is much larger than the Moon, so it took longer to cool, allowing for continued geological activity. The Moon is much smaller and cooled much faster, leading to the cessation of its geological activity. The lack of an atmosphere or retention of magma are not the primary factors in the Earth's continued geological activity.

Why Has the Earth Remained Geologically Active Compared to the Moon