The Earth's magnetic field is a ________.
A)monopole,as would be produced by just one pole of a magnet
B)dipole,such as that produced by a bar magnet
C)torus,a doughnut-shaped ring parallel to Earth's equator
D)sphere,following the shape of Earth

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The Earth's magnetic field is a dipole, which is similar to the magnetic field produced by a bar magnet. It has a north pole and a south pole, and its magnetic field lines form loops that extend from the north pole to the south pole.

The Earth's Magnetic Field Is a ________