Multiple Choice
Although we don't know for sure, changes in the strength and orientation of earth's magnetic field are most likely due to
A) fluctuations in outer-core convection.
B) variations in sea-floor spreading rates.
C) the total number of mantle hot spots.
D) changes in the velocity of subducting plates.
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