The Earth's Magnetic Field (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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What property does Earth's core have?
What property does Earth's core have?
Magnetic
What does Earth's magnetic core create?
What does Earth's magnetic core create?
A large magnetic field around Earth
What do magnetic compasses align with?
What do magnetic compasses align with?
Earth's magnetic field lines
What direction do compasses point?
What direction do compasses point?
North
Where is Earth's magnetic north pole?
Where is Earth's magnetic north pole?
Over North Canada (not at Geographic North Pole)
What does a compass act as?
What does a compass act as?
A suspended bar magnet
What does a compass's north pole align with?
What does a compass's north pole align with?
Earth's magnetic north pole
Why can't Earth's north be a magnetic north pole?
Why can't Earth's north be a magnetic north pole?
Like poles repel
What type of pole is above Canada?
What type of pole is above Canada?
Magnetic South Pole
Where is Earth's Magnetic North Pole?
Where is Earth's Magnetic North Pole?
Close to the geographic south pole