Earth's magnetic field is a protective barrier generated by the geodynamo in the outer core, involving the movement of conductive iron-nickel alloy. This process is driven by thermal convection and the Coriolis effect, influenced by Earth's rotation. The initial magnetic field may have come from the solar magnetic field or core-mantle boundary interactions. Numerical models and observations of ocean tides and ionospheric currents help us understand the magnetic field's behavior and its variations.
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The protective barrier against ______ radiation is produced by the ______ in Earth's outer core.
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The ______ effect is caused by the movement of an iron-nickel alloy, which is ______, in the outer core.
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Heat from the solid inner core and ______ isotope decay drives thermal ______, crucial for Earth's magnetic field generation.
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Earth's inner core has a radius of approximately ______ kilometers and is encased by the fluid outer core.
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The fluid outer core extends up to ______ kilometers from Earth's center, contributing to the magnetic field.
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The core-mantle boundary is cooler than the inner core, which reaches temperatures close to ______ Kelvin.
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Define geodynamo.
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Explain magnetic induction equation role in geodynamo.
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Factors determining magnetic diffusivity in geodynamo.
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The ______ in the Earth's outer core are crucial for powering the ______.
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Hot, less dense fluid rises while cooler, denser fluid ______, due to ______ differences.
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sinks buoyancy
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Columnar rolls aligned with the Earth's rotation axis are formed due to the ______ effect.
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Coriolis
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Iron solidifying onto the inner core expels lighter elements, which then promote ______ in the outer core.
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convection
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The movement of the conductive fluid in the outer core is vital for the ______ of the Earth's magnetic field.
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generation
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Geodynamo amplification process
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Geodynamo amplifies initial seed magnetic field to stronger levels in outer core.
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Mantle's role in shielding seed field
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Earth's mantle likely reduced impact of solar magnetic field on seed field during Sun's T-Tauri phase.
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Magnetic field strength in outer core
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Magnetic field in Earth's outer core is approximately 25 gauss, much stronger than at surface.
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The models work by solving complex ______ on a three-dimensional grid.
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nonlinear partial differential equations
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The ______ of the Earth's core is the focus of these numerical models.
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The resolution of these simulations is limited by the available ______.
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Early models, known as ______, predicted magnetic effects based on fluid motions.
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Since the ______, more advanced self-consistent models calculate fluid motions and magnetic fields together.
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These advanced models have been able to replicate features of the Earth's magnetic field, such as ______.
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Role of seawater in geomagnetic field alterations
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Influence of temperature on oceanic magnetic interaction
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The ______ is situated above the Earth and contains electric currents that influence the Earth's magnetic field.
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The daily movement of the atmosphere can lead to slight shifts in the ______ magnetic fields, which are considered normal daily ______ in the Earth's magnetic field strength.
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