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Earth Science: Earth's Layers
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Which physical layer is responsible for Earth's magnetism?
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outer core
💡 Explanation:
The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of liquid iron and nickel in the outer core, a process known as the geodynamo. The inner core is solid, while the crust and mantle do not have the liquid metal flow necessary to generate this magnetic field.