Practice Earth's Magnetism: A Giant Magnet - 5.4.2 | Waves, Sound & Light, and Introduction to Magnetism | IB 8 Physics
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Earth's Magnetism: A Giant Magnet

5.4.2 - Earth's Magnetism: A Giant Magnet

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the Earth's magnetic field primarily made of?

💡 Hint: Think about what the core of the Earth is like.

Question 2 Easy

What does a compass needle point to?

💡 Hint: Consider how compasses are used in navigation.

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Question 1

What generates the Earth's magnetic field?

A solid iron core
Movement of molten iron
Solar radiation

💡 Hint: Think about the Earth's core.

Question 2

True or False: Compasses point to the true North Pole.

True
False

💡 Hint: Relate this to how compass navigation works.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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