Question
Using space probes, scientists have observed Jupiter's moon Europa. The table summarizes information gathered by the probes.
Characteristics of Europa
,begin bold,Characteristic,end bold, ,begin bold,Data,end bold,
Diameter 3,138 kilometers
Mass 4.80 times 10 Superscript 22 Baseline kilograms
Distance to Sun 778,727,765 kilometers
Surface Temperature negative 145 ° Celsius
Surface Composition Thick ice over a vast ocean
Atmospheric Pressure at Surface Less than point 0 1 pounds per square inch
Composition of Atmosphere Trace amounts of oxygen
The data is approximate.
Question
Which characteristic would ,begin emphasis,best,end emphasis, support the possibility of life existing on Europa?
Answer options with 4 options
A.
Europa's mass is about 4.80 times 10 Superscript 22 Baseline kilograms.
B.
Europa's surface temperature is negative 145 ° Celsius.
C.
Europa's surface is composed of thick ice over a vast ocean.
D.
Europa's atmospheric pressure at surface is less than point 0 1 pounds per square inch.
Characteristics of Europa
,begin bold,Characteristic,end bold, ,begin bold,Data,end bold,
Diameter 3,138 kilometers
Mass 4.80 times 10 Superscript 22 Baseline kilograms
Distance to Sun 778,727,765 kilometers
Surface Temperature negative 145 ° Celsius
Surface Composition Thick ice over a vast ocean
Atmospheric Pressure at Surface Less than point 0 1 pounds per square inch
Composition of Atmosphere Trace amounts of oxygen
The data is approximate.
Question
Which characteristic would ,begin emphasis,best,end emphasis, support the possibility of life existing on Europa?
Answer options with 4 options
A.
Europa's mass is about 4.80 times 10 Superscript 22 Baseline kilograms.
B.
Europa's surface temperature is negative 145 ° Celsius.
C.
Europa's surface is composed of thick ice over a vast ocean.
D.
Europa's atmospheric pressure at surface is less than point 0 1 pounds per square inch.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The characteristic that would best support the possibility of life existing on Europa is:
**C. Europa's surface is composed of thick ice over a vast ocean.**
This is because the presence of a subsurface ocean provides a potentially habitable environment with liquid water, which is essential for life as we know it.
**C. Europa's surface is composed of thick ice over a vast ocean.**
This is because the presence of a subsurface ocean provides a potentially habitable environment with liquid water, which is essential for life as we know it.