Q. Which planet is known to experience mars-quakes due to its slow cooling and absence of tectonic plates?
Answer: Mars
Notes: Mars experiences mars-quakes primarily due to its slow cooling process, which leads to fracturing and vibrations. Unlike Earth, Mars lacks tectonic plates, making it susceptible to these seismic activities. Additionally, mars-quakes can be triggered by meteor impacts and magma movements. The Gutenberg-Richter law illustrates the correlation between earthquake magnitude and frequency, indicating that a decrease in magnitude results in a significant increase in quake frequency.
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