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Magnets and Magnetism — Unit test

Question 16 • Lollar_8Science_Q1_25-26_RC

Which statement correctly describes Earth’s magnetic field?

Answer
A
A compass can lead a hiker to the geographic North Pole.
B
The magnetic pole near the South Pole is a north pole.
C
Compasses point toward a magnetic pole that is a north pole.
D
Field lines circle Earth from east to west.

Explanation

A compass’s north-seeking end is attracted to a magnetic south pole. Since it points roughly toward the geographic North Pole, the magnetic pole near the South Pole must be a north pole. Thus, “The magnetic pole near the South Pole is a north pole” is correct; a compass does not point directly to the geographic North Pole.

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