Paleomagnetism Is the Study of the ____________________ Magnetism in Rocks

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Essay

Paleomagnetism is the study of the ____________________ magnetism in rocks. When magma cools, the magnetic iron-bearing minerals align themselves with the Earth's magnetic field and record ____________________ and ____________________.

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Definitions:

Sound Wave Frequency

The number of sound waves that pass a fixed point in a unit of time, typically measured in Hertz (Hz).

Hertz (Hz)

The unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), representing one cycle per second.

Spiral Organ

Also known as the organ of Corti, it is located in the cochlea of the inner ear and is essential for hearing.

Loudness

The perceptual characteristic of sound that corresponds to the magnitude of the sound pressure wave and is mainly determined by the amplitude of the sound wave.