Question

A compass needle’s magnetic north pole points toward which of the following?



Multiple choice question.

A)
Earth’s magnetic south pole


B)
Earth’s magnetic north pole


C)
Earth’s magnetic axis


D)
Earth’s rotational axis

Answer 1

A compass needle’s magnetic north pole points toward:

**A) Earth’s magnetic south pole**

This is because the "north pole" of a magnet is actually attracted to the magnetic south pole of the Earth.