The Earth's Magnetic Field (OCR GCSE Physics A (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 core create around the planet?
What does the Earth's core create around the planet?
A large magnetic field
How do freely suspended magnetic compasses behave in Earth's magnetic field?
How do freely suspended magnetic compasses behave in Earth's magnetic field?
They align with Earth's field lines
Which direction do magnetic compasses point?
Which direction do magnetic compasses point?
North
Where is the magnetic north pole located?
Where is the magnetic north pole located?
Over North Canada
Does a compass point to the Geographic North Pole?
Does a compass point to the Geographic North Pole?
No, it points to North Canada
What type of magnetic pole is Earth's magnetic pole above Canada?
What type of magnetic pole is Earth's magnetic pole above Canada?
A magnetic South Pole
Why must Earth's northern magnetic pole be a magnetic south pole?
Why must Earth's northern magnetic pole be a magnetic south pole?
Like poles repel
Where is the Magnetic North Pole located relative to Earth's geography?
Where is the Magnetic North Pole located relative to Earth's geography?
Close to the geographic south pole
What does a compass act as?
What does a compass act as?
A suspended bar magnet