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The word “intriguing” in line 5 is closest in meaning to

changing

perfect

visible

fascinating 

In line 7, the another mentions “cracks in an eggshell” in order to help readers

visualize Europa as scientists saw it in the Voyager 2 images

appreciate the extensive and detailed information available by viewing Europa from far away

understand the relationship of Europa to the solar system

recognize the similarity of Europa to Jupiter’s other moons

4.  It can be inferred from the passage that astronomy textbooks prior to 1979

(A)  provided many contradictory statistics about Europa

(B)  considered Europa the most important of Jupiter’s moons

(C)  did not emphasize Europa because little information of interest was available

(D)  did nor mention Europa because it had not yet been discovered

5.  what does the author mean by stating in line 7 that “this analogy is not far off the mark”?

(A)   The definition is not precise.

(B)   The discussion lacks necessary information.

(C)   The differences are probably significant.

(D)   The comparison is quite appropriate.

6.   IT can be inferred from the passage that Europa and Antarctica have in common which of the following?

    (A)   Both appear to have a surface with many craters.

    (B)   Both may have water beneath a thin, hard surface.

    (C)   Both have an ice can that is melting rapidly.

    (D)   Both have areas encased by a rocky exterior.

7.  The word “endless” in line 14 is closest in meaning to

(A)   new

(B)   final

(C)   temporary

(D)   continuous

8.  According to the passage, what is the effect of Jupiter’s other large moons on Europa?

(A) They prevent Europa’s subsurface waters from freezing.

(B) They prevent tides that could damage Europa’s surface.

(C) They produce the very hard layer of ice that characterizes Europa.

(D) They assure that the gravitational pull on Europa is maintained at a steady level.

9   According to the passage, what is believed to cause the thin lines seen on Europa’s surface?

(A) A long period of extremely high tides

(B) Water breaking through from beneath the surface ice

(C) The continuous pressure of slush on top of the ice

(D) Heat generated by the hot rocky core