Earth's Geomagnetism Quiz

A compass needle always points (a)   .

• South

• East

• North

• West

What surrounds our planet and reaches from Earth's core all the way into space?

• Water

• Air

• A huge magnetic field

• Clouds

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Describe the role of magnetic field lines in scientific models.

What is the purpose of using magnetic field lines in scientific models?

• To visualize magnetic forces

• To create art

• To measure temperature

• To predict weather

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How do compasses align with Earth's magnetic field?

Which of the following is true about Earth's magnetic poles?

• They are the same as the geographic poles.

• They are opposite to the geographic poles.

• They do not exist.

What happens to the compass needle when it is near a geomagnetic pole?

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Field lines drawn to model Earth's magnetic forces are based on the directions compass needles point at different places on Earth.

• True

• False

Explain how Earth's magnetic field affects everyday life.

What is the role of the liquid outer core in Earth's magnetism?

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