Category: Everyday Science | Last updated: 2026-09-18
Which moon in our solar system is known to have a thick atmosphere, primarily composed of nitrogen, and lakes of liquid methane and ethane on its surface?
A) Europa
B) Ganymede
C) Titan
D) Io
Explanation
Titan, a moon of Saturn, is unique in our solar system for having a dense atmosphere and stable bodies of liquid on its surface, primarily methane and ethane, making it a focus for astrobiological research.