Earth's magnetic field is attributed to the
A)flow of molten liquid in Earth's inner core.
B)flow of molten fluid in Earth's outer core.
C)movement of lithospheric plates in the outer mantle.
D)movement of lithospheric plates at Earth's surface.

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Earth's magnetic field is primarily generated by the flow of molten fluid in its outer core, which consists of iron and nickel. This movement creates a dynamo effect, producing the geomagnetic field.

Earth's Magnetic Field Is Attributed to the