Perhaps the MOST Convincing Piece of Evidence Suggesting That Europa

question 5

Multiple Choice

Perhaps the MOST convincing piece of evidence suggesting that Europa has a subsurface ocean is the

• A) fact that the magnetic field of Jupiter is able to induce a magnetic field in Europa consistent with a salty ocean beneath its crust
• B) fact that calculations suggest that there is enough internal heat to keep the ice melted beneath the crust
• C) lack of impact craters on its surface
• D) observation of iceberg-like features on its surface

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