The study of paleomagnetism is possible because ____.
A) the magnetic minerals in rocks create the Earth's magnetic field
B) most rocks contain no magnetic minerals
C) the magnetic minerals in rocks disrupt the Earth's magnetic field
D) the magnetic minerals in a cooling lava point toward the north magnetic pole
E) none of these

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Paleomagnetism is possible because, as lava cools, the magnetic minerals within it align with the Earth's magnetic field, pointing toward the north magnetic pole, preserving a record of the Earth's magnetic field at that time.

The Study of Paleomagnetism Is Possible Because ____