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No. Polar reversal affects only the magnetic field. While we might see a brief elevation in how much solar and cosmic radiation we get, evidence from past reversals indicate there will not be an extinction level event.

Also, given how infrequent these reversals are, it is quite possible that our species will be extinct when the next reversal occurs.

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True or false the magnetic poles are not located exactly at the geographic poles?

True. The magnetic poles move constantly.


Are earths magnetic poles located on its axis?

No, Earth's magnetic poles are not located exactly on its geographical poles. The magnetic poles are located slightly off-axis and can shift over time due to changes in the Earth's magnetic field.


What causes the poles to be slightly off the true North and South poles?

The Earth's magnetic poles do not align perfectly with the geographic North and South poles due to the planet's molten iron core generating a magnetic field that is not perfectly symmetrical. This causes the magnetic poles to shift and be slightly off from the true geographic poles.


How are positions in geographic compared to magnetic poles?

Geographic poles refer to the Earth's axis points where it meets the surface (North and South Poles), while magnetic poles refer to points where the Earth's magnetic field is the strongest. These poles do not align exactly; the geographic poles are fixed, while the magnetic poles can shift position over time due to changes in the Earth's magnetic field.


Why don't the Earth's geographic poles coincide with the magnetic poles?

The geographic poles and magnetic poles of the Earth are different because they are determined by different factors. The geographic poles are the points on the Earth's surface where its axis of rotation intersects, while the magnetic poles are based on the Earth's magnetic field generated by its core. The movement of molten iron in the outer core creates the Earth's magnetic field, which can cause the magnetic poles to shift and not align perfectly with the geographic poles.