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8.5 Nature of the Earth's Magnetic Field
Earth's Magnetic Field is the magnetic field that surrounds the Earth, generated by the motion of molten iron in its outer core. It is similar to the magnetic field of a giant bar magnet, with a magnetic north pole and a magnetic south pole. The field extends from the Earth's interior out into s
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8.5 Nature of the Earth's Magnetic Field
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Earth's Magnetic Field is the magnetic field that surrounds the Earth, generated by the motion of molten iron in its outer core. It is similar to the magnetic field of a giant bar magnet, with a magnetic north pole and a magnetic south pole. The field extends from the Earth's interior out into s
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Earth's Magnetic Field is the magnetic field that surrounds the Earth, generated by the motion of molten iron in its outer core. It is similar to the magnetic field of a giant bar magnet, with a magnetic north pole and a magnetic south pole. The field extends from the Earth's interior out into s
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- Earth's Magnetic Field is the magnetic field that surrounds the Earth, generated by the motion of molten iron in its
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- Earth's Magnetic Field is the magnetic field that surrounds the Earth, generated by the motion of molten iron in its
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Earth's Magnetic Field is the magnetic field that surrounds the Earth, generated by the motion of molten iron in its
Earth's Magnetic Field is the magnetic field that surrounds the Earth, generated by the motion of molten iron in its outer core. It is similar to the magnet
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- Earth's Magnetic Field is the magnetic field that surrounds the Earth, generated by the motion of molten iron in its outer core. It is similar to the magnet
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