Europa May Have a Subsurface Ocean of Liquid Water Due

question 55

Multiple Choice

Europa may have a subsurface ocean of liquid water due to

• A) the insulating properties of its icy surface
• B) tidal heating from Jupiter and the other Galilean moons
• C) internal heat left over from its formation
• D) tidal heating from the Sun

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Definitions:

X-rays

Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths shorter than those of visible light, capable of penetrating solids and ionizing gases, widely used in medicine and industry for imaging and diagnostic purposes.

Bones

Hard, dense connective tissue forming the skeleton, providing structure and protection to the body as well as assisting with movement.

Dense

Characteristic of a substance having closely packed particles or elements, indicating high mass per unit volume.

X-ray Imaging

A diagnostic technique that uses X-rays, a form of electromagnetic radiation, to create images of the inside of the body, which can be used to detect fractures, infections, and other abnormalities.