A compass is an instrument that is used to determine the direction of magnetic north. The magnetic north pole is the place on Earth where the planet’s magnetic field points vertically downwards. A compass needle points to magnetic north, which can...
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A Compass Needle Points Toward Earth’s
A compass needle always points toward Earth’s north magnetic pole. If you are lost in the wilderness, a compass can help you find your way home. The compass was invented in China over 2,000 years ago. It was made of a...
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