What is the primary reason a compass needle points north?
Earth and Compasses

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The needle is attracted to the geographic North Pole.
The needle is influenced by the Earth's rotation.
The needle is affected by the sun's position.
The needle is attracted to the south magnetic pole of the Earth.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often have Earth's magnetic poles reversed in the last 20 million years?
Every 200,000 to 300,000 years
Every 100,000 to 200,000 years
Every 50,000 to 100,000 years
Every 300,000 to 400,000 years
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What evidence do scientists use to study past magnetic pole reversals?
Fossil records
Ice core samples from the polar regions
Sediment cores from the ocean floor
Tree ring patterns
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does Earth's magnetic field play in protecting the planet?
It deflects harmful UV rays from the sun.
It stabilizes the Earth's orbit.
It maintains the Earth's temperature balance.
It shields the atmosphere from solar wind.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might Mars have a thin atmosphere compared to Earth?
Mars is farther from the sun.
Mars has a weaker gravitational pull.
Mars lacks a significant magnetic field.
Mars has a smaller size.
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