Tidal flexing from Saturn appears to be responsible for interior heating of Enceladus. Some consequences of this internal heating include all of these EXCEPT
A) ice water jets.
B) a large area of smooth terrain.
C) a magnetic field.
D) the absence of seasons on Enceladus.

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Tidal flexing from Saturn indeed causes interior heating of Enceladus, leading to phenomena such as ice water jets and smooth terrain due to resurfacing. However, it does not affect the presence of seasons on Enceladus, which are determined by its orbit and axial tilt, not internal heating.

Tidal Flexing from Saturn Appears to Be Responsible for Interior