5.4.2 - Earth's Magnetism: A Giant Magnet
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Practice Questions
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What is the Earth's magnetic field primarily made of?
💡 Hint: Think about what the core of the Earth is like.
What does a compass needle point to?
💡 Hint: Consider how compasses are used in navigation.
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What generates the Earth's magnetic field?
💡 Hint: Think about the Earth's core.
True or False: Compasses point to the true North Pole.
💡 Hint: Relate this to how compass navigation works.
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Analyze the impact on Earth’s ecosystems if the magnetic field were to weaken significantly. What changes would you predict in living organisms?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of radiation and ecological balance.
Evaluate how a loss of Earth's magnetic field could affect technology-dependent societies. What preventive measures could be implemented?
💡 Hint: Think about our reliance on technology and how we could adapt.
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