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Convection currents in the Earth's molten core are thought to be responsible for causing Earth's magnetic field.

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The possible source of earths magnetic core is?

The molten iron and medals inside the earths core are the reasons for the earths magnetic core.


What area of earths interior is molten?

The outer core


What produces earths magnrtic field?

The spinning molten core.


What is the earths deeppest layer?

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What do scientist produces earths magnetic field?

Its molten iron core.


Is Earth's inner core surrounded by a liquid outer core?

Yes earths inner core is a dense ball of metal earths outer core is a layer of molten (melted) metal


Why is iron the earths most abundant element?

It makes up the majority of the molten core of the earth.


Is earth's magnetism related to the circulation of molten material within Earths core?

TRUE (this is the correct answer)


Does earth's molten core affect gravity?

First: The earths core is not molten, it is a very dense solid mass, kept solid by the intense pressure on it. Second: It is the layer around this core that is molten, and yes it does influence gravity, but more so earths magnetism.


What does earths spinning inner core create?

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How do you know earths outer core is liquid?

Volcanoes allow the molten lava from the outer core to pass through weak spots in the mantle.


What do geologists think creates earths magnetic field?

Geologists believe that Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron and nickel within the outer core of the planet. As these metals flow, they create electric currents that generate the magnetic field. This phenomenon is known as the geodynamo theory.