The 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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The Earth's magnetic field is mainly generated by the flow of molten fluid in Earth's outer core, which creates electric currents and generates a magnetic field. This process is known as the geodynamo. While plate tectonics and other geological processes may affect the magnetic field in minor ways, they are not the primary cause of the field.

The Earth's Magnetic Field Is Attributed to the