Which of the following is not a piece of evidence supporting the idea that Europa may have a subsurface ocean?
A)Europa has a magnetic field that appears to respond to Jupiter's magnetic field.
B)Astronomers have detected small lakes of liquid water on Europa's surface.
C)Europa's surface shows very few impact craters.
D)Photos of Europa's surface show regions that appear to consist of jumbled icebergs frozen in place.

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The detection of small lakes of liquid water on Europa's surface does not directly support the idea of a subsurface ocean, as these could be isolated pockets of water. The other options all provide evidence that is consistent with the presence of a subsurface ocean on Europa.

Which of the Following Is Not a Piece of Evidence