Mercury's Magnetic Field and Solar Wind Interaction Quiz

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What is the strength of Mercury's magnetic field compared to Earth's?

  • 10%
  • 25%
  • 50%
  • 1% (correct)

What is the result of the interaction between Mercury's magnetic field and the solar wind?

  • Magnetic storms
  • Magnetic tornadoes (correct)
  • Magnetic hurricanes
  • Magnetic cyclones

What happens when ions strike the surface of Mercury?

  • They cause earthquakes
  • They produce lightning
  • They knock off neutrally charged atoms (correct)
  • They create intense heat

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