What causes the geological activity seen on some of the inner moons of Jupiter?
A)Constant collisions with space debris provide a power source for geological activity.
B)The strong magnetic field of Jupiter heats up the surface of the inner moons.
C)Tidal friction caused by Jupiter's gravity heats up the interiors of the moons.
D)Solar radiation reflected off Jupiter's surface provides a power source for the moons' geological activity.

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Tidal friction caused by Jupiter's gravity heats up the interiors of the moons, resulting in geological activity. This is known as tidal heating and is responsible for the volcanic activity seen on moons like Io.

What Causes the Geological Activity Seen on Some of the Inner