Why Is the Radiation So Intense in the Region That

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why is the radiation so intense in the region that traces Io's orbit around Jupiter (the Io torus) ?

• A)Io's gravity allows this region to capture huge numbers of charged particles from the solar wind.
• B)The region is full of gases that become ionized after they are released from volcanoes on Io.
• C)Jupiter's strong magnetic field makes the radiation intense everywhere, and the region around Io is no different than any other region.
• D)An orbital resonance between Io, Europa, and Ganymede makes the radiation intense.

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