Unveiling Earth's Magnetic Poles
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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

<p>magnetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Scientists have plotted the ______ of the movement

<p>movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

Today, the magnetic north pole is found near the ______ Circle

<p>Arctic</p> Signup and view all the answers

The north magnetic pole of the earth is not in the same location as the earth's geographic ______ Pole

<p>North</p> Signup and view all the answers

A suspended piece of ______ will align itself with the magnetic poles of the earth

<p>magnetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

The magnetic north pole moves because of the ______ in Earth's liquid core

<p>circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

In fact, in a few years, it will be far from where it is ______

<p>today</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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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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