Both Mercury and Earth Have Global Magnetic Fields

question 53

Multiple Choice

Both Mercury and Earth have global magnetic fields. Compared to Earth, which feature is Mercury known to lack that is thought necessary for generating a STRONG field?

• A) Mercury does not lack any such feature.
• B) large iron core
• C) rapid planetary rotation
• D) molten iron core

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