Why Do Astronomers Think Miranda Has Such an Unusual Surface

question 108

Multiple Choice

Why do astronomers think Miranda has such an unusual surface?

• A)It underwent an episode of tidal heating in the past.
• B)It was squashed by a giant impact.
• C)It formed from the remains of a giant impact relatively recently.
• D)Its surface is covered with a powdery dust from micrometeorite impacts.
• E)Its low temperature affects the colors of its surface ice.

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