What happens to crystallized metals and non-crystallized metals in the formation of Earth's magnetic field?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the movement of metals in Earth's core and how it relates to the formation of Earth's magnetic field, indicating specific behaviors of crystallized and non-crystallized metals.
Answer
Non-crystallized metals rise; motion forms small magnetic fields.
Non-crystallized metals rise, and motion causes the formation of small magnetic fields.
Answer for screen readers
Non-crystallized metals rise, and motion causes the formation of small magnetic fields.
More Information
In Earth's core, the movement of liquid iron and other metals generate electric currents, forming the planet's magnetic field through convection and rotation, as explained by the dynamo theory.
Tips
Don't confuse the behavior of crystallized metals with non-crystallized ones. It's important to recognize the role of both in generating magnetic fields.
Sources
- 3.4 Earth's Magnetic Field - OpenPress - University of Saskatchewan - openpress.usask.ca
- How does the Earth's core generate a magnetic field? - USGS.gov - usgs.gov
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