Question

why does a compass point toward earths geographic north pole? select three options.
earths geographic north pole is close to the magnetic north pole.
earths geographic north pole is close to the magnetic south pole.
magnets allowed to move freely align themselves to point north.
the north pole on a compass is attracted to earths magnetic north pole.
the north pole on a compass is attracted to earths magnetic south pole.

Explanation:

1. Earth's geographic North Pole is close to the magnetic south pole: Earth has a magnetic field, and the geographic North Pole is near the magnetic South Pole (opposite poles attract, so a compass's north pole is attracted here).
2. Magnets allowed to move freely align themselves to point north: A compass is a free - moving magnet, and it aligns with Earth's magnetic field to point north.
3. The north pole on a compass is attracted to Earth's magnetic south pole: Since opposite magnetic poles attract, the north pole of the compass (a magnet) is attracted to Earth's magnetic south pole (near geographic North Pole).

The option "Earth's geographic North Pole is close to the magnetic north pole" is wrong because geographic North Pole is near magnetic South Pole. The option "The north pole on a compass is attracted to Earth's magnetic north pole" is wrong as like poles repel and opposite poles attract.

Answer:

• Earth's geographic North Pole is close to the magnetic south pole.
• Magnets allowed to move freely align themselves to point north.
• The north pole on a compass is attracted to Earth's magnetic south pole.