Why is the outer core the source of Earths magnetic field? (a) Moving liquid iron particles there

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Why is the outer core the source of Earth’s magnetic field?

(a) Moving liquid iron particles there form an electric current, and an electric current always produces a magnetic field.

(b) It has north and south magnetic poles that reverse over time.

(c) It contains iron, a magnetic material.

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Conceptual Integrated Science

ISBN: 9780321818508

2nd Edition

Authors: Paul G Hewitt, Suzanne A Lyons

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