Triton, the largest satellite of Neptune, has a
A) surface of ice with frozen lakes, plumes of escaping gas, and few craters.
B) surface of ice in which ancient, densely cratered regions are surrounded by interconnecting systems of parallel ridges.
C) thick atmosphere that hides the surface from view.
D) densely cratered surface of ice with at least one very large ringed structure, indicating an ancient asteroid impact.

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Triton, Neptune's largest moon, is known for its geologically young surface characterized by ice, few craters, and active geysers or plumes of escaping gas, indicating a relatively active body geologically. Its surface does not have densely cratered regions typical of ancient surfaces in the solar system, nor does it have a thick atmosphere that completely obscures its surface, distinguishing it from options B, C, and D.

Triton, the Largest Satellite of Neptune, Has a