10 Questions
The earth acts as a giant ______, complete with a North Pole and a South Pole
magnet
The circulation of Earth's liquid metal iron core creates a ______ field
magnetic
The North Pole on a globe is called ______ north
true
You would be at the ______ north pole
magnetic
Scientists have plotted the ______ of the movement
movement
Today, the magnetic north pole is found near the ______ Circle
Arctic
The north magnetic pole of the earth is not in the same location as the earth's geographic ______ Pole
North
A suspended piece of ______ will align itself with the magnetic poles of the earth
magnetite
The magnetic north pole moves because of the ______ in Earth's liquid core
circulation
In fact, in a few years, it will be far from where it is ______
today
Study Notes
Earth's Magnetic Field
- The earth acts as a giant magnet, complete with a North Pole and a South Pole
- The circulation of Earth's liquid metal iron core creates a magnetic field
Magnetic North Pole
- The North Pole on a globe is called geographic north
- You would be at the geographic north pole
- The magnetic north pole of the earth is not in the same location as the earth's geographic north Pole
- Today, the magnetic north pole is found near the Arctic Circle
Magnetic Field Properties
- A suspended piece of magnet will align itself with the magnetic poles of the earth
- The magnetic north pole moves because of the convection in Earth's liquid core
- In fact, in a few years, it will be far from where it is currently located
Test your knowledge about Earth's magnetic poles with this quiz. Discover why the north magnetic pole differs from the geographic North Pole and learn about the fascinating properties of Earth's magnetic field. Can you correctly identify the North Pole on a globe? Find out now!
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