The major chemical constituent of the layers of material continuously being deposited on the surface of Io, the innermost moon of Jupiter, by "volcanic" action is
A) hydrogen.
B) sulfur.
C) silicate dust and rock.
D) water.

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The major chemical constituent of the layers of material being deposited on the surface of Io by volcanic action is sulfur. Io's volcanic activity is highly influenced by tidal heating due to its proximity to Jupiter, leading to the release of sulfur and sulfur dioxide.

The Major Chemical Constituent of the Layers of Material Continuously