Asked by Marianah Nasir on May 08, 2024
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How many times did the Earth's magnetic field switch from north to south in the last 10 million years?
A) many - more than 20 times
B) seldom - less than 5 times
C) never
Magnetic Field
a vector field surrounding magnets and electric currents, representing the force exerted by magnets on moving charges and magnetic materials.
North to South
Describes a direction or orientation from the northern point towards the southern point on a map or geographical area.
- Comprehend the contribution of magnetic fields in exploring Earth's geological characteristics, with an emphasis on magnetic reversals and seafloor spreading.
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Claire SvendersonMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Earth's magnetic field has switched from north to south many times throughout its history. In the last 10 million years, it has happened more than 20 times.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the contribution of magnetic fields in exploring Earth's geological characteristics, with an emphasis on magnetic reversals and seafloor spreading.