Based on the fact that compasses allow us to know direction, which of the following does this indicate?
Physics Test 10

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The Earth is a permanent magnet.
The Earth is an electromagnet.
The Earth was formed from gas and dust.
The Earth is over 5 billion years old.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
A magnet has to be touching another material to exert a force.
True
False
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following does the illustration depict?
an electric field
a magnetic field
a carbon atom
a water molecule
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
A(n) ________________________ is an exerted area around the magnetic force. It is obtained by moving electric charges. The direction of the magnetic field is indicated by lines.
magnetic field
electric field
gravity well
distortion of space-time
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Earth's geographic north pole and the Earth's magnetic north pole are in the same place.
True
False
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following do scientists think generate the Earth’s magnetic field?
electrical currents flowing in the liquid outer core deep inside the Earth
the friction between the Earth's surface and its atmosphere
the interaction of the solar winds with Earth's atmosphere
the Moon's pull of gravity on the Earth's oceans
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following would occur if the Earth did not have its magnetic field? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY!
The Sun's solar wind would strip away our atmosphere.
The Sun's radiation would make life on Earth improbable or impossible.
Plants on Earth would grow twice as fast but only live half as long.
Aircraft would be able to fly much faster.
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