The shape of the Earth's magnetosphere is modified by:
A) the Moon's tidal force
B) the solar wind
C) Earth's own gravity
D) asymmetries in the shape of Earth's core
E) Earth's elliptical orbit

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The solar wind is a stream of charged particles emitted by the Sun that interacts with the Earth's magnetic field, also known as the magnetosphere. This interaction can cause the magnetosphere to stretch out on the side facing the Sun and compress on the side facing away from it, leading to asymmetrical shapes at different times.

The Shape of the Earth's Magnetosphere Is Modified By