Which of the following would result if the magnetosphere were diminished in the future? GPS systems would no longer function. Compasses would be inverted. Magnets could not exist. Harmful particles from the sun could impact Earth.
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- The magnetosphere is a region around Earth dominated by Earth's magnetic field. It protects the planet from solar wind and cosmic radiation. Show more…
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