Why does the Moon not have a magnetic field?

A. The Moon's magnetic field was destroyed by bombardment by planetesimals.
B. The Moon lacks an atmosphere.
C. It rotates very slowly and has a cold interior.
D. Any field the Moon could generate is overwhelmed by Earth's field.
E. Only planets can have magnetic fields.


Answer: C

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