Ocean Tides and Magnetic Fields

Ocean Tides and Magnetic Fields

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Physics

5th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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The video explains Earth's magnetic field, originating from its molten core, and the various sources of its fluctuations. It highlights the role of ocean motion in affecting the magnetic field and how satellites help scientists measure these changes, particularly focusing on the small oceanic signals detected from space.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The Earth's crust

The ocean currents

The molten metallic core

The atmosphere

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do satellites contribute to the study of Earth's magnetic field?

By measuring the temperature of the Earth's surface

By observing the oscillations in the magnetic field

By tracking the movement of tectonic plates

By monitoring weather patterns

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which natural phenomenon is identified as a source of magnetic field fluctuations?

Ocean motion

Earthquakes

Solar flares

Volcanic eruptions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect does the ocean's movement have on the magnetic field?

It causes a large shift in the field

It has no effect on the field

It causes a small wiggle in the field

It strengthens the field

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do scientists measure the oceanic signal affecting the magnetic field?

Using ground-based sensors

By analyzing seismic data

Through deep-sea probes

From a satellite orbiting the Earth

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