2007-09-05 09:12:27 · 3 answers · asked by Rick R 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
The location of the magnetic north pole does not align with the geographic north pole.
The magnetic pole is determined by the magnetic field of the entire Earth, believed to be the result of electrical currents flowing in its core material.
The magnetic north pole can and does reverse from time to time, so it definitely has nothing to do with ore deposits
2007-09-05 09:43:27 · answer #1 · answered by dogsafire 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no it's because the south pole is the one that's actually the north pole and compasses are actually pointing towards the south pole (northern hemisphere) and not the north pole (southern hemisphere)
To prove this take a compass and a N and S pole magnet and you'll see that the needle of the compass points towards the S side and repels against the N
It has nothing to do with iron ore deposits in Cadana
2007-09-05 09:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by dieselg5 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a compass points to the north magnetic pole, not the north geological pole. the north magnetic pole is further south, currently residing in the arctic sea. if you are in canada your compass will always be a little bit off. if you were above the magnetic pole your compass would be backwards.
2007-09-05 11:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by Tim C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋