How Does the Earth’s Magnetic Field Work?

The Earth has a magnetic field like a giant magnet. It’s kind of like having a compass inside the planet that points north and south. This invisible force protects us from dangerous space storms, just like a shield.

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  1. A compass needle points north because of the Earth’s invisible shield.
  2. The aurora borealis happens when charged particles from the sun hit the Earth’s magnetic field.
  3. Birds use the Earth’s magnetic field to know where they are flying.

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