What features dominate the surface of Ganymede, one of Jupiter's satellites?
A) craters, densely spread over the entire surface
B) volcanoes, lava lakes, and sulfur dioxide frost
C) many cracks and streaks and very few craters in an otherwise smooth, icy surface
D) old, dark, highly cratered polygons separated by younger, lighter, grooved terrain

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Ganymede's surface is characterized by a mix of old, dark, highly cratered regions and younger, lighter areas with extensive grooves and ridges. This diverse terrain suggests a complex geological history involving tectonic processes and possibly cryovolcanism.

What Features Dominate the Surface of Ganymede, One of Jupiter's