What Kind of Observations Can Astronomers Use to Study Io's

question 5

Multiple Choice

What kind of observations can astronomers use to study Io's volcanoes?

• A)visible- light images to study plumes using reflected sunlight
• B)visible- light images to study the distribution of sulfur compounds on its surface
• C)spectroscopy to determine the composition of the plumes
• D)infrared images to study warm plumes on Io's night- side
• E)all of the above

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