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What creates the magnetic field that surrounds the Earth? *

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the earth magnetic field is created by the rotation of the earth and earth's core.it shields the earth against harmful particles in space

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The magnetic field is generated by electric currents due to the motion of convection currents of a mixture of molten iron and nickel in the Earth's outer core aka the earths rotation and core

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