a. weak electrical currents associated with hot, rising, mantle plumes
b. magnetic mineral grains in the inner core
c. weak electrical currents associated with fluid motions in the outer core
d. magnetization of oxygen and nitrogen atoms in the atmospheric ozone layer by solar radiation
2007-03-16 08:14:55 · 4 answers · asked by trinitarianwiccan 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
C. Sorry to tell you but "The Core" was incorrect... And the plot line was weak aswell :)
2007-03-16 08:24:05 · answer #1 · answered by S1LK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is C. As the liquid outer core flows around the inner solid core, it generates the earth's magnetic field.
2007-03-16 08:17:57 · answer #2 · answered by Brian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of the above.
2007-03-16 13:19:19 · answer #3 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
C
2007-03-16 08:27:54 · answer #4 · answered by gabi_c_b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋