Science & Environmental Facts : Why Is the Earth Like a Magnet?

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Uploaded by on Apr 22, 2009

Earth behaves like a magnet because the molten iron core of Earth interacts with the movement of electrons on the surface of the planet. Use a compass to determine the direction of the north and south magnetic poles with information from a math and science teacher in this free video science lesson.

Expert: Steve Jones
Contact: www.marlixint.com
Bio: Steve Jones is an experienced mathematics and science teacher.
Filmmaker: Paul Volniansky

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  • Is there a course on this?

  • nice i never new that

  • If I use the compass in South America, will the compass still points to the north ? OR knowing the equator is important?

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