Which of the following statements is true regarding the Earth's magnetic field?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following statements is true regarding the Earth's magnetic field?
  1. It is uniform everywhere
  2. It has a magnetic north and south pole
  3. It is only present at the equator
  4. It does not affect compass needles

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Earth's magnetic field?
  • Step 1: Understand that the Earth has a magnetic field, similar to a giant magnet.
  • Step 2: Recognize that this magnetic field has two main parts: the magnetic north pole and the magnetic south pole.
  • Step 3: Learn that a compass needle is a small magnet that aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field.
  • Step 4: Realize that when you use a compass, the needle points towards the magnetic north pole, helping you find direction.
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