The Earth's Magnetic Field (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What property does the Earth's core have?
What property does the Earth's core have?
It is magnetic
What does the Earth's magnetic core create?
What does the Earth's magnetic core create?
A large magnetic field
How do freely suspended magnetic compasses behave in Earth's field?
How do freely suspended magnetic compasses behave in Earth's field?
They align with field lines
Which direction do magnetic compasses point?
Which direction do magnetic compasses point?
North
Does a compass point to the Geographic North Pole?
Does a compass point to the Geographic North Pole?
No, it points to North Canada
Where is the location that compass needles point toward?
Where is the location that compass needles point toward?
Over North Canada
What happens when like magnetic poles come together?
What happens when like magnetic poles come together?
They repel
What type of magnetic pole is Earth's pole above Canada?
What type of magnetic pole is Earth's pole above Canada?
A magnetic South Pole
Why must Earth's pole above Canada be a magnetic south pole?
Why must Earth's pole above Canada be a magnetic south pole?
Compass north pole attracted to it
Where is the Magnetic North Pole located?
Where is the Magnetic North Pole located?
Close to geographic south pole