Even Though Titan Has Liquid Methane on Its Surface, Some

question 18

Multiple Choice

Even though Titan has liquid methane on its surface, some internal heat, and plenty of carbon-containing compounds, it is not a suitable place for life because

• A) Titan orbits within Saturn's radiation belt so its surface is completely sterilized by high-energy particles
• B) there is too much volcanic activity on the surface
• C) it has no ozone layer to protect the surface from harmful UV rays from the Sun
• D) it is far too cold, and methane is not a very good biological solvent

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