The convective flow of liquid, metallic iron in the ________ is thought to generate Earth's magnetic field

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


outer core

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The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is associated with

A) the principal midlatitude circulations. B) calm to mildly variable winds. C) dry, cloudless conditions. D) the horse latitudes. E) subtropical high-pressure development.

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The large agricultural valley in western Oregon, which was the primary destination for early settlers coming to the region via the Oregon Trail is called what?

A) The Frasier Valley B) The Santa Clara Valley C) The Willamette Valley D) The Central Valley

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What type of plate boundary is associated with orogenesis?

A. advective B. convergent C. divergent D. transform E. strike-slip

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A mineral is labeled in the lab: .5 kg/m3. What could this value represent?

A) specific gravity. B) hardness. C) luster. D) density.

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