Comparative planetology: Describe at least one way in which comparisons of Earth with the Moon, Mercury, Venus, and / or Mars have helped us to better understand our own planet

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may include: comparison of magnetic fields has led to an understanding of the importance of our own liquid core dynamo, comparison of atmospheres has led to an understanding of the importance of distance from the sun, comparison of atmospheres has led to an understanding of the importance of tectonics.

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