In the 1990s, the Galileo orbiter observed a phenomenon when it passed by Europa, which was interpreted as evidence of an ocean beneath the ice shell. What was this phenomenon?   a It found that Europa was the source of the chemicals that give Jupiter's  Great Red Spot its color. b The number of small meteoroids was greatly reduced in the space around Europa. c Jupiter's magnetic field was disrupted in the space around Europa. d It was able to see many volcanoes erupting on Europa's surface.

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In the 1990s, the Galileo orbiter observed a phenomenon when it passed by Europa, which was interpreted as evidence of an ocean beneath the ice shell. What was this phenomenon?
 
a It found that Europa was the source of the chemicals that give Jupiter's  Great Red Spot its color.
b The number of small meteoroids was greatly reduced in the space around Europa.
c Jupiter's magnetic field was disrupted in the space around Europa.
d It was able to see many volcanoes erupting on Europa's surface.
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