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If Marvin the Martian is thirsty, then where must he go to find water (ice) or brine on Mars?(Select All the answers that are correct)Group of answer choicesthe polar capsthe permafrost layer below the surfacean underground lake of brine or water-rich claysthe network of canals covering the surface

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If Marvin the Martian is thirsty, then where must he go to find water (ice) or brine on Mars?(Select All the answers that are correct)Group of answer choicesthe polar capsthe permafrost layer below the surfacean underground lake of brine or water-rich claysthe network of canals covering the surface

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Marvin the Martian, if thirsty, can find water (ice) or brine on Mars in the following places:

  1. The polar caps: Mars has two polar ice caps just like Earth. These are primarily made of water ice and are a potential source of water.

  2. The permafrost layer below the surface: Mars has a layer of permafrost under its surface which contains water ice. This could be another source of water for Marvin.

  3. An underground lake of brine or water-rich clays: Recent discoveries suggest the existence of underground lakes of liquid water or brine on Mars. These could also provide water.

  4. The network of canals covering the surface: This is not a correct answer. The "canals" on Mars were a misconception from the late 19th and early 20th centuries and do not actually exist.

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