Close Encounter with Enceladus Quiz

What is the primary focus of Cassini's upcoming flyby of Enceladus?

• To explore Enceladus' plumes

• To observe the moon Dione

• To land on Enceladus

• To study Saturn's rings

What is the main cause of the plumes on Enceladus?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar radiation

• Tidal forces and gas release

• Meteor impacts

What exciting possibility do the plumes of Enceladus suggest?

• Formation of new moons

• Discovery of new minerals

• Existence of microbial life

• Presence of alien technology

What is a potential future mission to Enceladus aiming to achieve?

• To map the surface of Enceladus

• To orbit Saturn

• To land and collect samples from the 'tiger stripes'

• To study the atmosphere of Saturn

Why are flybys currently the best method for exploring Enceladus?

• They are less expensive than landing missions

• They are the only feasible option until a lander is developed

• They allow for long-term observation

• They provide direct samples from the surface