The Apparent Tendency of the North and South Magnetic Poles

question 40

Multiple Choice

The apparent tendency of the north and south magnetic poles to vary in position over time is termed

• A) dipole.
• B) declination.
• C) inclination.
• D) polar wander.

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Definitions:

Pore Spaces

Voids or gaps within a material or rock, often filled with fluid or gas, influencing the material's properties.

Groundwater Move

The process by which groundwater travels through the pore spaces or fractures in soil and rock formations.

Centimeters Per Day

A unit of measurement indicating the rate of change or movement per day, often used in contexts such as the growth rate of plants or the speed of glacier movement.

Porosity

The measure of void spaces in a material, indicating its ability to hold fluids.