Perhaps the MOST convincing piece of evidence suggesting that Europa has a subsurface ocean is the
A) fact that the magnetic field of Jupiter is able to induce a magnetic field in Europa consistent with a salty ocean beneath its crust
B) fact that calculations suggest that there is enough internal heat to keep the ice melted beneath the crust
C) lack of impact craters on its surface
D) observation of iceberg-like features on its surface
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Q32: Compared to the total energy available to
Q33: Europa is most likely made of
A) pure
Q34: Energy to support an origin of life
Q35: Which of the three key environmental requirements
Q36: Life in the subsurface ocean of Europa
Q38: If Europa turns out to have a
Q39: The possibility of life in a Europan
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Q41: How is Titan, the moon of Saturn,
Q42: What is believed to have been the
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