Most If Not All of Jupiter's Outermost "Moons" Appear to Be

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Multiple Choice

Most if not all of Jupiter's outermost "moons" appear to be:

• A) relatively small rocks or icy debris left over after the formation of the rest of the Jovian moons.
• B) spherical, about the same size as and similar to Earth's Moon or Mercury.
• C) loosely bound collections of fine dust grains held together by electrical forces similar to static electricity on Earth.
• D) small asteroids captured by Jupiter.

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Definitions:

Hypocotyl

The part of the axis of a plant embryo or seedling below the point of attachment of the cotyledons.

Radicle

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Cotyledons

The first leaves that appear from a germinating seed, essential for photosynthesis and nutrient storage during early plant development.

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An addictive substance found in tobacco, acting as a stimulant in low doses and a relaxant in higher doses, affecting the nervous system.