Which of the following statements about the Earth's magnetosphere is FALSE?
A) it contains particles that come mainly from the solar wind
B) it is generated by circulating liquid metal inside the Earth's core
C) it was first detected in space by the Explorer 1 satellite
D) it extends into space over a region much bigger than the diameter of the Earth
E) its shape and size are the same on the sides facing toward and away from the Sun

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The Earth's magnetosphere is not symmetrical; its shape and size are affected by the solar wind, making the side facing the Sun compressed and the side away from the Sun extended into a long tail.

Which of the Following Statements About the Earth's Magnetosphere Is