One of the Effects of Mercury's Very Slow Spin Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

One of the effects of Mercury's very slow spin is

• A) an intensely powerful magnetic field.
• B) extreme variations in its surface temperature.
• C) large variations in the size of its polar cap.
• D) tectonic activity.
• E) wind patterns that are slow, but global in size.

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Scientific Attitude

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