The Study of Paleomagnetism Is Possible Because ____

question 34

Multiple Choice

The study of paleomagnetism is possible because ____.

• A) the magnetic minerals in rocks create Earth's magnetic field
• B) most rocks contain no magnetic minerals
• C) the magnetic minerals in rocks disrupt Earth's magnetic field
• D) the magnetic minerals align toward the north magnetic pole at the Curie point
• E) Earth's magnetic poles reverse on a regular and predictable time scale

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Definitions:

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