Asked by Bruce Eugine on Jul 02, 2024
Which of the four Galilean moons is the most volcanically active object in the Solar System, erupting sulfur-rich lava?
A) Io
B) Europa
C) Ganymede
D) Callisto
Volcanically Active
Refers to a state where a volcano is currently erupting or shows signs of potentially erupting in the near future.
Sulfur-Rich Lava
Lava that contains high levels of sulfur, typically associated with highly explosive volcanic eruptions and producing distinctive yellow deposits.
Galilean Moons
The four largest moons of Jupiter—Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto—discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610.
- Attain an understanding of the volcanic and tectonic actions on the Moon and other space bodies.
Learning Objectives
- Attain an understanding of the volcanic and tectonic actions on the Moon and other space bodies.
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