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MCQ
The magnetism of the Earth is believed to arise mainly from ____.
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A Electric currents in the molten outer core
B The atmosphere
C The Moon
D Solar storms
Explanation

Circulating electric currents in the molten iron core generate the Earth's magnetic field (dynamo effect).

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