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Earth's Magnetic Field and Core Composition
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Earth's Magnetic Field and Core Composition

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What is the Earth's core made of?

  • Iron and nickel (correct)
  • Liquid metal
  • Both solid and liquid metal
  • Solid metal
  • Which part of the Earth's core is thought to generate the magnetic field?

  • Outer core
  • Inner core
  • Both inner and outer core (correct)
  • Neither the inner nor the outer core
  • Why does the Earth seem to have a large bar magnet inside it?

  • Due to the constant spinning on its axis
  • Because of the fixed positions of the geographic north and south poles
  • Due to the movement of the two parts of the core at different speeds (correct)
  • Because of the iron content in the core
  • Which statement best explains why magnetic north changes position slightly every year?

    <p>The Earth's core components shift internally over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north?

    <p>Magnetic north is where a compass points, while geographic north is fixed on the Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

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