Jupiter's Moons

What did NASA's Galileo mission find evidence of on Europa?

• A thick atmosphere

• A magnetic field

• A liquid water ocean beneath the icy crust

• Volcanic activity

Which of Jupiter's other moons also affect Europa's orbit?

• Callisto and Titan

• Phobos and Deimos

• Io and Ganymede

• Triton and Rhea

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Why is Europa considered notable by scientists?

• It has a thick atmosphere

• It is the closest moon to the Sun

• It may have twice as much water as Earth

• It is the largest moon of Jupiter

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What keeps the water under Europa's ice in liquid form?

• A thick atmosphere

• Europa's tides caused by Jupiter's gravity

• Volcanic activity

• The Sun's heat

What is the main reason scientists are interested in Europa?

• Its potential to harbor life

• Its proximity to the Sun

• Its colorful surface

• Its large size

What is the Europa Clipper mission's goal?

• To build a base on Europa

• To mine resources from Europa

• To land on Europa

• To investigate if Europa could harbor conditions suitable for life

How does Europa compare in size to Earth's Moon?

• It is larger

• It is slightly smaller

• It is much smaller

• It is the same size

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Which of Jupiter's moons is the largest?

• Io

• Europa

• Ganymede

• Callisto

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What is the primary component of the atmosphere of Io, one of Jupiter's moons?

• Oxygen

• Sulfur dioxide

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

Which of Jupiter's moons is known for its volcanic activity?

• Europa

• Ganymede

• Io

• Callisto