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Earth's surface rotates toward the east. Therefore, most of a given line of longitude faces the sun at the same time, especially on the equinoxes.

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Where are the earth's magnetic poles?

Deep within the earth, along an axis which 'wobbles' around the earth's axis of rotation. This causes the locations called 'Magnetic North' and 'Magnetic South' to shift relative to the locations called 'True North' and 'True South'. The magnetic polarities of the locations 'Magnetic North' and 'Magnetic South' are south and north, respectively.


Why does the north end of a compass point north?

It doesn't.But let's start with a little background. 'True North' and 'True South' are fixed locations that coincide with the earth's axis of rotation. The earth's magnetic field exists between 'Magnetic North' and 'Magnetic South', so-called to distinguish these locations from 'True North' and 'True South'. The locations of 'Magnetic North' and 'Magnetic South' are always moving relative to the positions of 'True North' and 'True South'.It's important to understand that 'Magnetic North' and 'Magnetic South' are locations, and not the magnetic polarities of these locations!The ends of a compass needle are named after the directions in which they point. Originally, they were called the 'north-seeking pole' and the 'south-seeking pole' respectively, because those are the directions in which they roughly pointed. Actually, they point to Magnetic North and Magnetic South, not True North or True South. By convention, these names (these days, shortened to 'north' and 'south') also define the magnetic polarities of the compass needle.Because 'opposite poles attract', the magnetic polarity of Magnetic North must be a south pole in order to attract the north pole of a compass needle. And, of course, the magnetic polarity of Magnetic South must be a north pole in order to attract the south pole of a compass needle.


Are the locations of the magnetic South Pole and the geographic North Pole near Antarctica or the Arctic?

Anything north is Arctic, anything south is Antarctic.


If Antarctica is located where Europe is where are the north and south poles?

The North and South Poles would be located at the same positions as they are currently, with the North Pole at the top of the Earth and the South Pole at the bottom. Antarctica's position would not affect the locations of the poles.


Are Alaska and Canada and Greenland and Siberia and Norway closer to the South Pole or the North Pole?

Alaska, Canada, and Greenland are closer to the North Pole, while Siberia and Norway are also closer to the North Pole but farther south compared to the other three. Greenland is the closest to the North Pole out of the mentioned regions.

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Where are the earth's magnetic poles?

Deep within the earth, along an axis which 'wobbles' around the earth's axis of rotation. This causes the locations called 'Magnetic North' and 'Magnetic South' to shift relative to the locations called 'True North' and 'True South'. The magnetic polarities of the locations 'Magnetic North' and 'Magnetic South' are south and north, respectively.


What are the differences of the locations of the North and South poles?

Both poles are located at 90 degrees. The North Pole is located north of the Equator and the South Pole is located south of the Equator.


What are 3 geographic locations of the civil war?

North, South, and the West


Is south or north a noun?

Yes, the words 'north' and 'south' are nouns; words for a direction or a compass point.The words 'north' and 'south' also function as adjectives and adverbs.


Why does the north end of a compass point north?

It doesn't.But let's start with a little background. 'True North' and 'True South' are fixed locations that coincide with the earth's axis of rotation. The earth's magnetic field exists between 'Magnetic North' and 'Magnetic South', so-called to distinguish these locations from 'True North' and 'True South'. The locations of 'Magnetic North' and 'Magnetic South' are always moving relative to the positions of 'True North' and 'True South'.It's important to understand that 'Magnetic North' and 'Magnetic South' are locations, and not the magnetic polarities of these locations!The ends of a compass needle are named after the directions in which they point. Originally, they were called the 'north-seeking pole' and the 'south-seeking pole' respectively, because those are the directions in which they roughly pointed. Actually, they point to Magnetic North and Magnetic South, not True North or True South. By convention, these names (these days, shortened to 'north' and 'south') also define the magnetic polarities of the compass needle.Because 'opposite poles attract', the magnetic polarity of Magnetic North must be a south pole in order to attract the north pole of a compass needle. And, of course, the magnetic polarity of Magnetic South must be a north pole in order to attract the south pole of a compass needle.


From what locations did Odysseus depart in the events told in the odyssey?

North and South America


Wha are North south east and west?

North, south, east, and west are directions. The terms are used to designate areas, locations, and parts of the word.


Should north be capital?

It is capitalized at the beginning of the sentence or when it forms part of the proper noun Examples: North Asia He headed north. Another Answer In my opinion, 'north' and 'south' should be capitalised whenever they refer to a location. For example, 'True North', 'True South', 'Magnetic North', and 'Magnetic South', are all locations and, so, should be capitalised. On the other hand, magnetic polarities are not locations and should not be capitalised. For example, "The magnetic polarity at Magnetic North is a south pole".


Which is the right direction to hang wall clock as per vastu?

According to Vastu, it is recommended to hang wall clocks on the north or east walls of a room. Avoid placing a clock on the south or west walls. Placing the clock in the north or east direction is believed to bring positive energy and harmony into the space.


How are the locations of the North and South Pole different?

The poles are on opposite sides of the Equator: the North Pole at 90 degrees N and the South Pole at 90 degrees S.


An imaginary line that helps us find locations on the earth North and South?

Prime Meridian


Is there McDonald's in North Korea?

No, there are no McDonald's dining establishments in North Korea. Many popular "Western" chains are also not in North Korea.