Question

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the largest volcano on earth is mauna loa in hawaii. the table below compares mauna loa with olympus mo

volcano

height (miles)

diameter (miles)

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olympus mons

16

374

mauna loa

6.3

75

which of the following is a correct assumption based on the information in the table?a. some volcanoes on earth are much larger than the largest volcano on mars.b. some volcanoes on mars are much larger than the largest volcano on earth.c. volcanoes on earth appear smaller than those on mars because earth is a smaller planet.d. volcanoes on mars appear much larger than those on earth because mars is a larger planet.

Explanation:

1. Compare the data: Olympus Mons (Mars) has a height of 16 miles and diameter of 374 miles, while Mauna Loa (Earth's largest volcano) has a height of 6.3 miles and diameter of 75 miles. Olympus Mons is far larger.
2. Evaluate options:

• A: Incorrect, as Earth's largest volcano is smaller than Mars' Olympus Mons.
• B: Correct, Olympus Mons (Mars) is much larger than Earth's largest volcano Mauna Loa.
• C: Incorrect, Earth is larger than Mars, and the table does not provide a reason for size differences.
• D: Incorrect, Mars is smaller than Earth, and the table does not provide a reason for size differences.

Answer:

B. Some volcanoes on Mars are much larger than the largest volcano on Earth.