Which four moons of the jovian planets show the most promise of life?
A)Io, Ganymede, Callisto, Europa
B)Titan, Enceladus, Dione, Mimas
C)Miranda, Titania, Ariel, Oberon
D)Enceladus, Europa, Ganymede, Titan
E)Ganymede, Titan, Miranda, Enceladus

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Enceladus and Europa have subsurface oceans which could potentially harbor life, while Ganymede and Titan have shown evidence of liquid water on their surfaces. Enceladus, Europa, Ganymede, and Titan are the four moons that show the most promise of life. Enceladus has geysers that could contain liquid water and organic molecules. Europa is believed to have a global subsurface ocean and possibly hydrothermal vents. Ganymede has a subsurface ocean and a magnetic field, which could protect any potential life from harmful radiation. Titan has an atmosphere rich in organic molecules, lakes of liquid methane and ethane, and a subsurface ocean of water.

Which Four Moons of the Jovian Planets Show the Most