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Magnetic North and the North Magnetic Pole

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Magnetic North and the North Magnetic Pole

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Where is the north magnetic pole located?

The South Pole

The North Pole

Near the equator

In the Canadian arctic near Ellesmere Island (correct)

How often does the north magnetic pole move?

Every 10 years

Every 5 years

Every day

Slowly over time (correct)

How can you transfer readings from a magnetic compass to a map?

Use the corresponding magnetic outer circle on the compass rose

Use the corresponding magnetic inner circle on the compass rose (correct)

Use the corresponding magnetic north circle on the compass rose

Use the corresponding magnetic south circle on the compass rose

Study Notes

Magnetic north is the direction of the north magnetic pole on Earth.
The north magnetic pole moves slowly over time due to magnetic changes in the earth's core.
In 2001, it was determined by the Geological Survey of Canada that the north magnetic pole lies in the Canadian arctic near Ellesmere Island.
To transfer readings from a magnetic compass to a map, use the corresponding magnetic inner circle on the compass rose.

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Test your knowledge about magnetic north, the north magnetic pole, and how to transfer readings from a magnetic compass to a map. Learn more about the direction of the north magnetic pole on Earth and its movement over time due to changes in the earth's core.