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    The Earth's Magnetic Field Is Due to ____
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The Earth's Magnetic Field Is Due to ____

Question 67

Question 67

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The Earth's magnetic field is due to ____.


A) the presence of magnetic iron and nickel in the core
B) gravity
C) the occurrence of magnetite in all rocks
D) convection in the liquid outer core
E) none of these

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