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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Jupiter's magnetosphere has a tail that extends at least to Saturn's orbit, making it the largest structure in the solar system.

Answer: A 
 Although Jupiter's surface magnetic field is stronger than Earth's, its size means that the total magnetic field is actually weaker.

Answer: B
 Jupiter's magnetosphere does trap protons and electrons, forming high radiation belts similar to Earth's Van Allen belts.

Therefore, choices C, A, and B are all true of Jupiter's magnetosphere.

What Is TRUE of Jupiter's Magnetosphere