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North magnetic pole

earth science Maturity 7-9

The Earth acts like a big magnet.

North Magnetic Poles.svg
North Magnetic Poles.svg
It has a special spot in the north. This spot moves all the time. It helps us find our way. A compass needle points to it. Do you like using a compass?

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File:North Magnetic Poles.svg
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File:IGRF 2000 magnetic declination.gif
IGRF 2000 magnetic declination.gif
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