Why is Mercury's magnetic field so weak, relative to Earth's?

A. Mercury's rotation is too slow to generate a strong field.
B. Mercury has a solid core that cannot sustain a strong field.
C. Mercury has a very small iron core that cannot sustain a strong field.
D. Mercury's dayside temperature is too high for a strong field to form.


Answer: A

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