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Which layer of the Earth is responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field?
Which layer of the Earth is responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field?
- Outer silicate solid crust
- Liquid outer core (correct)
- Highly viscous asthenosphere
- Solid mantle
What are the two main components of the Earth's internal structure?
What are the two main components of the Earth's internal structure?
- Outer core and inner core
- Atmosphere and hydrosphere
- Crust and mantle (correct)
- Asthenosphere and lithosphere
Which type of waves are used to analyze the internal structure of the Earth?
Which type of waves are used to analyze the internal structure of the Earth?
- Seismic waves (correct)
- Electromagnetic waves
- Sound waves
- Gravitational waves
What is the state of the mantle in the Earth's internal structure?
What is the state of the mantle in the Earth's internal structure?
What is the outermost layer of the Earth's internal structure called?
What is the outermost layer of the Earth's internal structure called?