Asked by Marella Paine on Jul 19, 2024

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What did the Cassini spacecraft and its Huygens probe discover on the surface of Titan, the largest of Saturn's moons?

A) the surface was nearly completely covered by impact craters
B) there was a large impact crater that nearly blasted the moon apart
C) networks of drainages apparently carved by liquids
D) none of these

Cassini Spacecraft

A robotic spacecraft sent by NASA to study the planet Saturn and its system, including its rings and natural satellites.

Huygens Probe

A space probe that landed on Titan, Saturn's largest moon, in 2005 to study its surface and atmosphere.

Impact Craters

Circular depressions formed by the collision of a meteorite, asteroid, or comet with the Earth's surface.

  • Gain insight into the tectonic and volcanic activities present on the Moon and various celestial entities.
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BA
Bader AlhouliJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Cassini and its Huygens probe discovered networks of drainages on Titan's surface, indicating the presence of liquid hydrocarbons like methane and ethane, suggesting lakes, rivers, and possibly rain of these substances.