Earth's Magnetic Field

question 25

Multiple Choice

Earth's magnetic field

• A) results from a huge bar magnet within the planet.
• B) is believed to arise from currents within the planet's core.
• C) is always parallel to the planet's surface.
• D) is always in the same direction.

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