The apparent tendency of the north (or south)magnetic pole to vary in position over time is termed ____________.

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The term used to describe the tendency of the north or south magnetic pole to vary in position over time is polar wander. This term refers to the gradual movement of the Earth's magnetic field over long periods of time, which has been observed to shift the position of the magnetic poles by several degrees every century.

The Apparent Tendency of the North (Or South)magnetic Pole to Vary