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There are certain high-energy particles electrically charged particles that are emitted from the sun and travel toward our planet. These particles are called Cosmic Rays. If they were allowed to strike the earth, they would kill all life on the planet. However, the earth's magnetic field deflects the vast majority of these particles, keeping them from hitting the planet. If the magnetic field was too small, it would not deflect enough of these Cosmic Rays. If the field was too strong, it would deflect the cosmic rays, but it would cause a deadly magnetic storm that would make life impossible!
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What is earths magnetic field called?
It is Earths' "Magnetosphere".
Earth's magnetic field results from the spinning of the?
The earths magnetic field results from deep in the earths core. Magnetic conduction from within the earths core is believed to be the cause of this.
What is the earths magnetic flip?
map earth upside down
Where does the earth's magnetic field get its power from?
earths magnetic field is generated by the circulation of liquid metal.
Where does the convection that causes earths magnetic field?
The convection that causes Earth's magnetic field happens in Earth's molten outer core.
What is it called when earths magnetic poles change poles?
This is known as magnetic reversal when earth's magnetic poles change places.
How the Earth's magnetic field is made?
It is made by the movement of the earths core
What is earths field that reverses from time to time?
The Earth's Magnetic field.
At which location is earths magnetic field the strongest?
Earth's magnetic field is strongest at the magnetic North Pole and the magnetic South Pole.
What creates the Earths magnetic field?
Scientists believe that it is the movements in the liquid outer core that create the magnetic field. Earth's magnetic field affects the whole planet.
How is the orientation of Earth's magnetism recorded in rocks on the ocean floor?
Earths magnetic orientation is locked into the rock when the rock cools
Does plate tectonics produce earths magnetic field?
No. Earth's magnetic field is produced by currents in the liquid outer core.
