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Kikoku

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What is the most important factor that determines the thickness, and therefore strength, of the lithosphere?
 
  A) pressure
  B) viscosity
  C) composition
  D) internal temperature
  E) distance of planet from Sun

Question 2

What is true of Jupiter's magnetosphere?
 
  A) Although its surface field is greater, since the planet is larger the total field is actually weaker than Earth's.
  B) It does not trap protons and electrons, as Earth's Van Allen belts do.
  C) It has a tail that extends at least to Saturn's orbit.
  D) It is most extensive on the sunward side of the planet.
  E) It is only slightly stronger than Saturn's.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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