What is the pattern followed by the average densities of the Galilean moons of Jupiter with increasing distance from the planet?
A) Average density increases with distance from the planet.
B) Average density shows no pattern with distance; the highest-density moon is Ganymede, the largest moon.
C) Average density is the same for all moons because they were made from the same material.
D) Average density decreases with distance from the planet.

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The average density of the Galilean moons decreases with increasing distance from Jupiter, reflecting differences in their compositions and the conditions under which they formed.

What Is the Pattern Followed by the Average Densities of the Galilean