Why is the molten metallic outer core and the magnetic field important to life on Earth? A) If we did not have the molten core and the magnetic field, we would be bombarded by meteorites and we would not be able to hold the moon in orbit. B) If we did not have the molten core and the magnetic field, we would be bombarded by cosmic rays that would strip away our atmosphere. C) If we did not have the molten core and the magnetic field, the atmosphere would be very different with either too much ammonia and methane or too little oxygen and water. D) If we did not have the molten core and the magnetic field, the earth would not have plate tectonics and would be covered entirely by water.

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The molten metallic outer core generates Earth's magnetic field, which acts as a shield against harmful cosmic rays. Without the magnetic field, the atmosphere would be vulnerable to being stripped away by the cosmic rays, which would make it difficult for life to survive on Earth.

Why Is the Molten Metallic Outer Core and the Magnetic