Earth's Magnetosphere and Core Quiz

What is the invisible force field surrounding Earth called?

• Atmosphere

• Magnetosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

What is the name of the process generates Earth's magnetic field?

• Continental Drift

• Geodynamo

• Plate tectonics

• Accretion

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What is the role of convection currents in Earth's outer core?

• They create the atmosphere

• They create the magnetic field

• They cause earthquakes

• They form ocean currents

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What is the Earth's inner core mostly made of?

• Liquid iron

• Solid iron

• Molten nickel

• Solid nickel

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What is the outer boundary of the magnetosphere where solar wind pressure is balanced called?

• Magnetopause

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

What is the compressed front side of Earth's magnetic bubble facing?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Mars

• Jupiter

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What did the solar wind do to Mars since Mars lost it's magnetosphere long ago?

• It has no effect

• It eroded Mars' atmosphere

• It increased Mars' gravity

• It created new landforms on Mars

What does the Earth's magnetic field do to the solar wind?

• It enhances the solar wind

• It pushes the solar wind away from Earth

• It eliminates the solar wind

• It creates the solar wind