In what direction does a compass needle point?

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Homework Statement



In what direction does a compass needle point? (More than one answer may be true.)

T/F In the direction of the magnetic field lines at the location of the compass.
T/F Toward the north magnetic pole if a bar magnet is brought near the compass.
T/F Toward the south magnetic pole if a bar magnet is brought near the compass.
T/F Approximately toward the north in the northern hemisphere.
T/F Approximately toward the north in the southern hemisphere.
T/F Approximately toward the south in the southern hemisphere.

Homework Equations



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The Attempt at a Solution



I put T, T, F, T, F, F however, it is wrong. Can someone help please?
 
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A hint is that the geographical north (above Canada) is the magnetic south.
The geographical south (Antarctica) is the magnetic north.
 
Makes sense. Thank You.