Although We Don't Know for Sure, Changes in the Strength

question 54

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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