Would a planet have to have a magnetic field in order to support life?

Subject: Would a planet have to have a magnetic field in order to support life?

Date: Wed May 8 12:33:17 2002
Posted by mark
Grade level: 10-12 School: indiana state university
City: Terre Haute State/Province: IN Country: USA
Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 1020875597.As

Message:


I know that our magnetic field protects us from radiation; does that fact make 
a magnetic field a necessary ingredient for life?  Do all planets have magnetic 
fields?  Thanks

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