Earth's Magnetic Field Quiz

Universe

All of space and everything in it

Earth

The third planet from the Sun an the only known place to support life

Sun

Is a star at the center of our solar system, providing light and heat essential for life on Earth

Milky Way Galaxy

The Galaxy that contains our Solar System

Solar System

Is the collection of the Sun and all the object that orbit it, including planets, moons, and asteroids

Solar Neighborhood

Refers to the region of space in the vicinity of the Sun, including nearby stars and other celestial objects.

Magnetosphere

Is the region around a planet dominated by its magnetic field, which protects the planet from solar wind and cosmic radiation

Non Contact Force

Is a force that acts on an object without physically touching it, such as gravity or magnetism.

Magnet

Is an object that produces a magnetic field and can attract or repel certain materials, like iron or steel.

Dipolar

Refers to having two poles, typically a north and a south pole, as seen in magnets or molecules with a positive and a negative end .

Magnetism

Is a force of attraction or repulsion that acts at a distance due to the motion of electric charges, resulting in magnetic fields.

Magnetic field lines

Are invisible lines that represent the direction and strength of a magnetic field, showing how magnetic forces are distributed around a magnet.

Iron fillings

Tiny pieces of iron that are often used to visualize magnetic fields becucase they align along magnetic field lines.

Electromagnet

A type of magnet created by an electric current passing through a could wire, which generates a magnetic field around the coil.

Electric current

The flow of electric charge through a conductor, typically measured in amperes.

Electromagnetic

Refers to the relationship between electricity and magnetism, where electric currents produce magnetic fields and changing magnetic fields can include electric currents.