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A. Are the magnetic north pole and the geographic North Pole always the same distance apart?

A. Yes
B. No

B. Why is this true or not true?
A. Due to Earth's magnetic field.
B. Because of gravitational differences.
C. No specific reason.

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Final answer:

The magnetic fields from the two north poles will point in opposite directions due to Earth's magnetic field.

Step-by-step explanation:

No, the magnetic fields from the two north poles will point in opposite directions. The Earth's magnetic field is caused by flowing liquid metals in the outer core, which creates electric currents and a magnetic field. The magnetic north pole of Earth, which is located near the geographic North Pole, is actually a south magnetic pole. This is why a compass needle's north pole is attracted to the south magnetic pole of Earth.

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