What peculiar feature accompanies Io in its orbit around Jupiter?
A) torus or ring of ionized sulfur and oxygen atoms and electrons
B) cometlike tail of rocks and dust, shining by reflected sunlight
C) narrow ring of rocks and dust, Jupiter's ring, at about Io's orbital distance
D) auroral storm in the magnetosphere that always keeps pace with Io

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Io is accompanied by a torus or ring of ionized sulfur and oxygen atoms and electrons in its orbit around Jupiter, created by the intense volcanic activity on Io's surface which ejects material into space.

What Peculiar Feature Accompanies Io in Its Orbit Around Jupiter