Question

compasses are designed so that they point to earth's magnetic north what are things that would prevent a compass from pointing to earths magnetic north pole? select all the correct answers

Answer 1

1. Interference from other magnets or materials in the immediate vicinity of the compass
2. The compass is not level or is tilted
3. Magnetic anomalies in the earth's crust or mantle
4. Magnetic storms or solar flares that disrupt the earth's magnetic field.

Therefore, the correct answers are 1, 2, 3, and 4.