Which Gas Is Thought to Be Responsible for the Tremendous

question 214

Multiple Choice

Which gas is thought to be responsible for the tremendous eruptions of material from Jupiter's innermost Galilean moon, Io, by providing the propulsive forces?

• A) oxygen, O₂
• B) sulfur dioxide, SO₂
• C) carbon dioxide, CO₂
• D) steam, or heated water vapor

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