Author Question: Explain what will eventually happen to the magnetic field as Earth continues cooling. What will ... (Read 53 times)

cnetterville · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Explain what will eventually happen to the magnetic field as Earth continues cooling.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The new RCRA requirements for the disposal of toxic wastes will prevent midnight dumping by

A) requiring all landfills to have a permit.
B) requiring all toxic wastes to be converted to forms that will not leach.
C) tracking the generation, movement, and disposal of all wastes.
D) banning the disposal of all toxic wastes anywhere in the United States.

mceravolo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The magnetic field is produced from the convecting liquid in the outer core. As the Earth cools, the outer core will continue to solidify. This would mean that eventually all of the outer core will solidify and convection would stop. At this point, the magnetic field will cease to exist.

Answer to Question 2

C