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What causes Earth's magnetic field? aThe core is a magnet bThe moon is a magnet cLiquid iron core moving around

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What causes Earth's magnetic field? aThe core is a magnet bThe moon is a magnet cLiquid iron core moving around

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The Earth's magnetic field is primarily caused by the movement of liquid iron within the Earth's outer core. This movement generates electric currents which in turn create the magnetic field. So, the correct answer is c) Liquid iron core moving around.

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