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Which of the following is responsible for the earth's magnetic field?

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Convective currents in earth's core
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Diversive current in earth's core
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Rotational motion of earth
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Translational motion of earth
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Solution

The correct option is A Convective currents in earth's core
The earth's core is hot and molten. Hence, convection current in earth's core is responsible for it's magnetic field.

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