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Yes, in the history of Earth, it has happened a handful of times. When it switches we experience what we call a pole reversal. Right now Earth is currently in the process of a pole reversal (the South Pole is moving northwards).
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Are earths magnetic poles located on its axis?
No
How many magnetic poles are there on the earths surface?
2
Is it true that magnetic poles are defined by earths rotation?
No, it is not true. The magnetic poles may be influenced by Earth's rotation, but they are certainly not defined by it.
What is true about earths poles?
Only the magnetic poles wanderD.Earth's magnetic and geographic poles are generally not in the same place.Geographic poles are defined by Earth's rotation.
What causes the poles to be slightly off the true North and South poles?
The Earths magnetic field is always shifting
What do the magnetic stripes om the seafloor represent?
When Earth's magnetic poles have reversed themselves.
What is it called when earths magnetic poles change poles?
This is known as magnetic reversal when earth's magnetic poles change places.
What happened to the magnetic orientation of rocks as the poles reversed?
There is nothing -_-
Are earths magnetic poles located on its axis?
No
Switch in direction of earths magnetic north and south poles?
Magnetic Reversal
How many magnetic poles are there on the earths surface?
2
About how often do earths magnetic poles?
every 250,000 years :)
About how do earths magnetic poles reverse?
every 250,000 years :)
Is it true that magnetic poles are defined by earths rotation?
No, it is not true. The magnetic poles may be influenced by Earth's rotation, but they are certainly not defined by it.
What statement is true about Earth's poles?
Only the magnetic poles wanderD.Earth's magnetic and geographic poles are generally not in the same place.Geographic poles are defined by Earth's rotation.
What is true about earths poles?
Only the magnetic poles wanderD.Earth's magnetic and geographic poles are generally not in the same place.Geographic poles are defined by Earth's rotation.
Where does the earths axis of rotation intersect with the earths surface?
The geographical North and South Pole - not the magnetic poles.
