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The strength of the Earth's magnetic fie...

The strength of the Earth's magnetic field is

A

constant everywhere

B

zero everywhere

C

having very high value

D

varying from place to place on the Earth' s surface

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The strength of the Earth's magnetic field varies from place to place on the Earth's surface .
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