In the Phet stimulation magnet and compass, in two sentences, describe what you observe when you move the compass to various positions around the earth

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When you move the compass to different positions around the Earth, you observe that the compass needle aligns itself with the magnetic field lines of the Earth, pointing towards the magnetic poles. The orientation of the compass needle changes as you move closer to the magnetic poles, indicating the strength and direction of the Earth's magnetic field.