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What is the Earth's magnetic field primarily generated by?
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The Moon's gravitational pull
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- The Moon's gravitational pull
- The Sun's magnetic field
- Convection currents in the outer core
- The Earth's rotation
Explanation & Context
The Earth's magnetic field is believed to be generated by the movement of molten iron and nickel in the planet's outer core, a process known as the geodynamo.
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