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What Information Would You Need to Obtain About One of the Moons

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What information would you need to obtain about one of the moons of the planet Jupiter in order to measure the mass of Jupiter?


Definitions:

Magma

The molten or semi-molten natural material from which all igneous rocks are derived, existing beneath the Earth's surface.

Thrust Sheets

Large sections of the earth's crust that have been moved and placed over another rock formation, typically due to compressional forces.

Subduction Zone

Regions where one tectonic plate moves under another, often associated with volcanic activity and earthquakes.

Thrust Faulting

A geological fault in which the upper block, above the fault plane, moves up and over the lower block, commonly found in mountain ranges.

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