GALILEAN SATELLITES - DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?

Group Recorder Worksheet

Directions: Select a recorder for your group. Using the pictures make observations of each satellite. Then answer the questions.

Observations:

Callisto

Ganymede

Europa

Io

Questions:

1. Did you see examples of weathering or erosion of craters? Why or why not?

2. What are the main agents of change you see modifying craters on Galilean
satellites?

3. Are there other differences between the craters in the Jovian system, and those
in the inner solar system? (HINT - think about temperature)

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