Based on the Assumption That a Liquid Conducting Core and Rapid

question 35

Multiple Choice

Based on the assumption that a liquid conducting core and rapid rotation are both required for a magnetic field to operate,which terrestrial planets would you expect to have magnetic fields?

• A) Earth only
• B) Earth, Venus, and Mars only
• C) Earth and Mars only
• D) Earth and Mercury only

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