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Earth Magnetism and Its Applications

The Earth functions as a large natural magnet, composed mainly of iron and nickel, which generates its magnetic field through the liquid outer core. Many living beings, including migratory birds and sea turtles, utilize the Earth's magnetic field for navigation and orientation during their long journeys. The document also includes educational questions regarding the Earth's magnetism and its layers for sixth-grade natural sciences students.

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Earth Magnetism and Its Applications

The Earth functions as a large natural magnet, composed mainly of iron and nickel, which generates its magnetic field through the liquid outer core. Many living beings, including migratory birds and sea turtles, utilize the Earth's magnetic field for navigation and orientation during their long journeys. The document also includes educational questions regarding the Earth's magnetism and its layers for sixth-grade natural sciences students.

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APPLICATIONS OF MAGNETISM

Magnetism and the Earth.- The Earth is a large natural magnet,


It is made up of iron, a little nickel, and small amounts
of other metals. The Earth has its structure divided into layers
solid: The inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust.
The outer core is made up of metals such as iron, nickel
at high temperatures, in liquid state and these originate the
Earth's magnetic field.

The Earth and its magnetic poles.- The Earth has two poles
Magnetic: The South Magnetic Pole is near the North Pole
geographical and the magnetic North Pole are located near the Pole
Geographically, they do not match exactly.
THE EARTH–MAGNET AND LIVING BEINGS.- Many living beings
they orient themselves with the great magnet that is the Earth. Example: The
sea turtles travel many kilometers to find
beaches and lay their eggs.

This ability of birds and other species, such as turtles or


the salmons help protect their offspring and ensure their
survival.
Many migratory birds orient themselves and recognize the field.
magnetic and take long journeys every year, to reach
hot regions of the Earth, without getting lost and being able to build their
nests.

It is believed that pigeons have magnetic sensing in their beaks to


capture the terrestrial magnetism and orient oneself during flight.

This ability of birds and other species, such as turtles or


the salmons, it helps them protect their young and ensure their
survival.
WORKSHEET NATURAL SCIENCES SIXTH GRADE
Subject: Applications of magnetism.
1.- Indicate: Why is the Earth a great magnet?
The Earth is a magnet. The fact that a compass points
always with its magnetic North Pole pointing towards the North
The geography of the Earth was first observed by the
English doctor and scientist Gilbert in the year 1600.
concludes that the Earth works how a
gigantic permanent

2.- Indicate: What is the outer core layer made of?


Earth?
The Earth's outer core is a liquid layer composed
by iron and nickel, located between the mantle and the inner core

3.- Indicate: How many magnetic poles does the Earth have?
A magnet has two poles: the north and the south.

4.- Indicate: How do pigeons perceive the Earth's magnetism?


Migratory birds detect the direction of
magnetic field of the Earth through luminous signs to
through a mechanism that goes from the eyes to the brain instead of
through one that, without taking into account the light, transmits information
from the peak to the brain, according to a study from the University of
Goldemberg| in Germany

5.- Draw and record the names of the layers of the Earth.

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