Question

Scientists think that the __________, made of liquid iron and nickel, moves to produce Earth s magnetic field.
a. crust
b. mantle
c. outer core
d. inner core

Answer 1

C. OUTER CORE

Scientists think that the outer core, made of liquid iron and nickel, moves to produce Earth's magnetic field.

The outer core lies between the solid inner core and mantle. It is a fluid layer that is 2,300 km think.