Earth's magnetic field is not stable; throughout geologic time it has changed direction. This change is attributed to
A) changes in the direction of fluid flow in the molten outer core of Earth.
B) magnetic pole reversals.
C) fluctuations in the time / space continuum.
D) changes in the direction of fluid flow in the molten inner core of Earth.
Answer: A
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