What Makes Iapetus Different Than Most Other Jovian Satellites

question 26

Multiple Choice

What makes Iapetus different than most other Jovian satellites?

• A) Its surface is so eroded that it has no distinguishing surface features.
• B) It is not impacted by Saturn's tidal heating.
• C) It is perfectly spherical and highly reflective.
• D) It has an old and heavily cratered surface.
• E) It is asymmetrical and always faces backward to Saturn.

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