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The sun outputs a stream of charged particles called the solar wind, These particles travel through space and if they come near the Earth, the Earth's magnetic field captures them and guides them towards the poles. This magnetic trap and its captured stream of particles is called the magnetosphere even though it is tear drop shaped with the tail pointing away from the sun.
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What is the layer inside the earth that creates the earths magnetosphere?
The Liquid Outer Core.
What effect does the earths magnetic field have on the intensity of cosmic rays striking the earths surface?
The earth's magnetosphere acts as a shield to deflect harmful energies away.
What does the magnetosphere attract with its magnetic force?
The Magnetosphere attracts charged particles emitted form the sun.
How far above the Earth is the magnetosphere?
The magnetosphere varies depending on the Solar Wind and in what direction you take the measurement (i.e. towards or away from the Sun). As the earths magnetic field originates from the centre of the Earth all the measurements are taken from this point.On the side of the Earth facing the Sun the magnetosphere extends to approximately 70,000km (about 43500 miles). On the night side of the Earth it reaches 127,000km to 160,000km (79,000 miles to 99500 miles). The 'Tail' of the megontosphere however can reach well beyond 1,274,000km (792,000 miles).The reason for this huge difference is the Solar Wind. The Solar Wind is a constant stream of charged particles emanating from the sun which is constantly buffeting the magnetosphere into this long shape.
Is an atmosphere possible without a magnetosphere Could a planet-sized Faraday cage act as an artificial magnetosphere?
Yes. Mars has a thin atmosphere despite not having a magnetosphere. A planet-sized Faraday cage would probably be impossible as it would likely collapse under its own gravity.
What is the Earth's magnetic field called?
The Magnetosphere
What is earths magnetic field called?
It is Earths' "Magnetosphere".
What is the region of the earths magnetic field?
magnetosphere
What is the magnetic field called?
It is Earths' "Magnetosphere".
Which marks the boundary where earths atmosphere is constrained by gravity?
magnetosphere.
The region of Earths magnetic field shaped by solar wind?
magnetosphere i had to do this for school in 6th grade
What layer inside earth that creates earths magnetosphere?
outer core
Which area marks boundary where earths atmosphere is constrained by gravity?
magnetosphere.
What is the layer inside the earth that creates the earths magnetosphere?
The Liquid Outer Core.
What is the layer inside the earth that creates earths magnetosphere?
The Liquid Outer Core.
Why is the job of the magnetosphere so important when it concerns a solar storm?
It protects the earths surface from lethal radition.
What effect does the earths magnetic field have on the intensity of cosmic rays striking the earths surface?
The earth's magnetosphere acts as a shield to deflect harmful energies away.
