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What is the term for the apparent tendency of the north magnetic pole to vary in positions over time?
The term for the apparent tendency of the north magnetic pole to vary in position over time is magnetic pole drift or magnetic pole wander.
Does Earth's geographic North Poles and magnetic North Pole locations coincide?
The earth's Geographic Poles are located at the earth's axis of rotation. The earth's Magnetic Poles are located nearby (within a few hundred kilometres), but not at a fixed location because they 'wander'. The magnetic polarity of the location we call 'Magnetic North' is south because it attracts the 'north (-seeking)' pole of a magnet or compass needle.
Which way would the needle point if you were at the magnetic north pole?
If only allowed to pivot in a horizontal plane, it would wander aimlessly. If also allowed to deflect vertically, it would point straight down into the ground.
What is north-seeking pole?
It is magnetic north (not geographical north), which is the north on a magnetic compass.
What are apparent polar wander paths?
Apparent polar wander paths are the tracks on the Earth's surface that represent the movement of a specific point on the Earth's crust relative to the geographic poles over time. These paths are determined by analyzing the magnetic orientations of ancient rocks and are used to study the history of plate tectonics and continental drift.
What is the term for the apparent tendency of the north magnetic pole to vary in positions over time?
The term for the apparent tendency of the north magnetic pole to vary in position over time is magnetic pole drift or magnetic pole wander.
Why does the earth's North Pole change location?
It, doesn't, it is a fixed position on the Earth. You are probably thinking of the North Magnetic pole, which has taken itself on a little wander lately.
Is the earths north magnetic pole wandering?
The Earth's magnetic poles do in-fact 'wander' over the years. Estimates put the movement of the North Pole at 34-37 miles (55 and 60 kilometres) per year. The magnetic poles are not always directly opposite each other. There is a good article on Wikipedia with more information - search for 'north magnetic pole'.
Are the magnetic pole and the geographic north pole always the same distance apart?
The Geographic Poles are fixed at the earth's axis of rotation. The Magnetic Poles are located within a few hundred kilometres, but wander. The magnetic polarity of Magnetic North (the location) is south, which is why it attracts the north pole of a compass needle.
Is earths north magnet pole wandering?
The Earth's magnetic poles do in-fact 'wander' over the years. Estimates put the movement of the North Pole at 34-37 miles (55 and 60 kilometres) per year. The magnetic poles are not always directly opposite each other. There is a good article on Wikipedia with more information - search for 'north magnetic pole'.
Does Earth's geographic North Poles and magnetic North Pole locations coincide?
The earth's Geographic Poles are located at the earth's axis of rotation. The earth's Magnetic Poles are located nearby (within a few hundred kilometres), but not at a fixed location because they 'wander'. The magnetic polarity of the location we call 'Magnetic North' is south because it attracts the 'north (-seeking)' pole of a magnet or compass needle.
Which way would the needle point if you were at the magnetic north pole?
If only allowed to pivot in a horizontal plane, it would wander aimlessly. If also allowed to deflect vertically, it would point straight down into the ground.
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 north-seeking pole?
It is magnetic north (not geographical north), which is the north on a magnetic compass.
In North America a magnetic compass will point where?
magnetic north
In north America a magnetic compass will point?
magnetic north
What is earths north magnetic pole?
You must not confuse 'Magnetic North' with 'north magnetic pole', as these two things are completely different! 'Magnetic North' is a location, while 'north magnetic pole' refers to the magnetic polarity of the earth's 'Magnetic South'.'Magnetic North' is the point on the earth towards which magnetic compasses point. It is not a fixed position. It is presently (2012) in Canada and is drifting toward Siberia. It should not be confused with Grid, Geographic, or True North, which is a fixed point located at the axis about which the earth revolves. The same applies to the Magnetic South.The term, 'Magnetic North' describes a location, and has absolutely nothing to do with its magnetic polarity. The magnetic polarity of the location we call Magnetic North is actually a south pole, which is the reason it attracts the north pole of a magnet or compass needle.
