True or False: A self-sustaining geodynamo in the outer core generates Earth's magnetic field

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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Approximately how many different proteins are found in the human body?

A) 900 B) 9000 C) 100,000 D) 1,000,000

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On a map showing barometric pressure around an anticyclone, the values of isobars will ____ as you move towards the center of the anticyclone

a. decrease b. stay constant c. increase d. increase and then decrease e. decrease and then increase

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Which of the following correctly tallies the earth's shortwave-radiation balance?

A. planetary albedo - 4%, atmospheric absorption - 31%, surface absorption - 65% B. planetary albedo - 31%, atmospheric absorption - 20%, surface absorption - 49% C. planetary albedo - 10 %, atmospheric absorption - 20%, surface absorption - 70% D. planetary albedo - 70%, atmospheric absorption - 20%, surface absorption - 10%

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