What process is responsible for the extreme volcanic activity on Io?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Io is caught in a "tug-of-war" between Jupiter and other Galilean satellites. Tidal forces between Jupiter and the other Galilean satellites generate enough friction within Io to melt rock.

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The oldest hominids belong to the genus ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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An ecosystem is a self-regulating association of living plants and animals and their nonliving physical environment

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Phenomenology is best defined as:

a) the manner in which we experience everyday life. b) a chain reaction of simple events. c) the finalizability of technological inevitability. d) paradigm shifts.

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Which of the following esters does not have an isomeric ester?

A) methyl formate B) ethyl formate C) methyl acetate D) ethyl acetate

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