Based on its average density of 2970 kg/m³ compared with that of water at 1000 kg/m³,what is the internal structure of Jupiter's moon Europa thought to be?
A) almost entirely water in liquid form or as ice
B) large iron core, the rest rock
C) half rock, half water and ice
D) small metallic core of high density with one quarter of its mass composed of water and ice

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Europa's average density suggests a small metallic core and a significant portion of its mass composed of water and ice, consistent with a density higher than pure water but lower than rock.

Based on Its Average Density of 2970 Kg/m³ Compared with That