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organic molecule  A molecule containing carbon.
outflow channel  A Martian valley with few tributaries probably formed by the sudden melting and runoff of subsurface water.
patera  A type of Martian volcano that resembles shield volcanos, but has even more gentle slopes.
runoff channel  One of a network of Martian valleys that probably were formed by the collection of widespread rainfall.







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