What Causes the Geological Activity Seen on Some of the Inner

question 49

Multiple Choice

What causes the geological activity seen on some of the inner moons of Jupiter

• A)Constant collisions with space debris provide a power source for geological activity.
• B)The strong magnetic field of Jupiter heats the surface of the inner moons.
• C)Tidal friction as a result of being so close Jupiter heats their interiors.
• D)Solar radiation reflected of Jupiter's surface provides a power source for geological activity.

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