Which of the following does NOT contribute to the large size of Mars' volcanoes?
A) Absence of plate tectonics
B) Lack of atmosphere
C) Lower gravity (compared to Earth)
D) This is a trick question.None of these factors contributes to the formation of large volcanoes.

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Mars does have an atmosphere, albeit thin, which does not directly contribute to the size of its volcanoes. The absence of plate tectonics and lower gravity are factors that allow volcanoes on Mars to grow larger.

Which of the Following Does NOT Contribute to the Large