What recent discovery did the Cassini mission make about Saturn's rings?
Cassini's Dangerous Dives Through Saturn's Rings

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They are made entirely of metal.
They are older than Saturn itself.
They might be younger than previously thought.
They are shrinking rapidly.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is one of the final tasks Cassini will perform before its mission ends?
Send a rover to Saturn's rings.
Capture images of Earth from Saturn.
Measure the length of a day on Saturn.
Land on Saturn's surface.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of volcanic deposits on the Moon?
They indicate the Moon is expanding.
They suggest the presence of water in the Moon's mantle.
They show the Moon is made of cheese.
They are evidence of recent volcanic activity.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the study published in Nature Geoscience suggest about the Moon?
The Moon has no water at all.
The Moon is entirely dry.
Water is only found in craters.
Water might be present across the lunar surface.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the 'Rusty Rock' and why is it significant?
A meteorite from Jupiter.
A piece of Earth's core.
A moon rock suggesting water presence.
A rock from Mars indicating life.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the presence of zinc in the 'Rusty Rock' suggest?
Zinc was brought by aliens.
The Moon is made of zinc.
Zinc evaporated and condensed in a hot environment.
Zinc is the main component of the Moon.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the next step for scientists studying lunar water?
To build a base on the Moon.
To prove the Moon is hollow.
To find gold on the Moon.
To explain the conflicting findings about water.
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