Earth Magnetic Field

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What is the Earth's core primarily made of?

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Iron and Nickel.

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Where can you find Aurorae?

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Aurorae can be found in places like Norway, Alaska, and Antarctica, but not in Malaysia.

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What happens when two north poles of a magnet are placed together?

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They repel each other.

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Why is a compass needle attracted to the North?

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Because it is being attracted to the Magnetic South Pole.

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How is Earth’s magnetic field similar to that of a magnet?

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It has North and South poles.

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What is the shape of the Earth's magnetic field?

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It is similar to a giant bar magnet.

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What is the Magnetic South Pole?

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The point on the Earth's surface where the magnetic field points vertically downwards.

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What natural phenomenon is caused by the interaction of solar wind with Earth's magnetic field?

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Auroras.

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What is the role of the Earth's magnetic field?

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It protects the Earth from harmful solar radiation.

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What materials can be attracted to a magnet?

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Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt.