The Earth's magnetic field is generated by

A. salty water moving through the deep parts of the crust.
B. movement of iron and electrical currents within Earth's outer core.
C. aligned magnetic minerals within Earth's inner core.
D. convection currents in the asthenosphere.


Answer: B

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