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Which part of this model represents a layer made of liquid rock that produces

a magnetic field?
Α. Α
B. C
C. D
D. B

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Option C represents a layer made of liquid rock that produces

a magnetic field

What is the outer core

In Earth model, the layer responsible for producing Earth's magnetic field, that layer is the outer core.

The outer core is composed mostly of liquid iron and nickel, and the movement of this molten metal generates electric currents. These electric currents, in turn, create a magnetic field through a process known as the geodynamo.

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