Earth's Magnetic Field Classwork

What does the Earth's magnetic field primarily relate to?

• Climate zones

• Ocean currents

• Magnetism, latitude, and longitude

• Tectonic plate movements

What is the primary function of Earth's magnetic field?

• To generate heat in the Earth's core

• To sustain life by shielding the planet from harmful solar radiation and cosmic rays

• To produce gravity

• To create Earth's atmosphere

What causes the generation of Earth's magnetic field?

• The rotation of the Earth around the sun

• The presence of the atmosphere

• The movement of molten iron and nickel in the Earth's outer core

• Solar flares impacting the Earth

What is the process called that helps in the creation of electric currents which produce Earth's magnetic fields?

• Solar induction

• Dynamo action

• Magnetic resonance

• Core convection

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From which region does the term "magnet" originate?

• The ancient Roman region of Magnes

• The ancient Greek region of Magnesia

• The ancient Egyptian region of Magneto

• The ancient Chinese region of Magne

What is the angle of Earth's axis relative to its orbital plane?

• 23.5 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 30 degrees

What shape is Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• Circle

• Ellipse

• Square

• Triangle

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Where is the Sun located in relation to Earth's orbital path?

• At the center of the orbit

• Outside the orbit

• At one of the foci of the ellipse

• At the equator of the Earth

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What does the term "axis" refer to in the context of Earth's rotation?

• The path Earth follows around the Sun

• The line connecting the North and South Poles

• The outer edge of the Earth

• The point at which Earth is closest to the Sun

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What causes the Earth to experience different seasons?

• The Earth's distance from the Sun changes throughout the year.

• The Earth's axial tilt and its orbit around the Sun.

• The Sun moves closer to and farther from the Earth.

• Changes in the Earth's atmosphere.

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