Category: Everyday Science | Last updated: 2026-09-18
Which moon of Jupiter is the most volcanically active body in our solar system, with hundreds of volcanoes constantly erupting?
A) Europa
B) Ganymede
C) Io
D) Callisto
Explanation
Io is Jupiter's third-largest moon and is famous for its extreme volcanic activity, driven by tidal heating from Jupiter's immense gravitational pull and the gravitational tugs from Europa and Ganymede.