Earth's Magnetosphere

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What is the Earth's magnetosphere?

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The magnetosphere is Earth's magnetic field that protects us from the sun's harmful radiation and solar wind.

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Where does magnetic North point?

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Magnetic North points to geographical south.

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What creates the magnetic field around the Earth?

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The liquid outer core spinning around the solid inner core.

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What is responsible for the magnetic field around Earth?

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The Earth's molten iron core.

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What is the primary function of the magnetosphere?

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To shield the Earth from solar wind and cosmic radiation.

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What are the two main types of magnetic poles?

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North magnetic pole and South magnetic pole.

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How does the Earth's rotation affect its magnetic field?

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The rotation helps maintain the dynamo effect, which generates the magnetic field.

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What is solar wind?

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A stream of charged particles released from the sun's atmosphere.

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What happens when solar wind interacts with the magnetosphere?

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It can cause phenomena like auroras and geomagnetic storms.

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What is the shape of the magnetosphere?

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The magnetosphere is roughly teardrop-shaped, extending further on the side facing away from the sun.