Sun's Magnetism Quick Check

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Which is the cause of the sun's magnetic properties?(1 point)
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uneven churning of plasma
uneven churning of plasma

upward movement of super-heated gases in the convective zone
upward movement of super-heated gases in the convective zone

uniform clockwise rotation of charged particles
uniform clockwise rotation of charged particles

rapid spinning of metals in the core
rapid spinning of metals in the core
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Answer 1

The cause of the sun's magnetic properties is primarily due to the uneven churning of plasma. This process, along with the movements in the convective zone, generates complex magnetic fields through the dynamo effect. Therefore, the correct response is:

uneven churning of plasma.