Multiple Choice
The figure below is a picture of Saturn taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.What is causing the circle of light seen near Saturn's pole? 
A) Solar wind particles are being trapped by Saturn's magnetic field, causing an aurora.
B) Strong storms on Saturn are causing lightning strikes.
C) Saturn's tilt is causing that area of the planet to be warmer, so it gives off bluer light.
D) Metallic hydrogen is being released from the surface of Saturn.
E) Saturn is giving off energy because it is shrinking.
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