In what direction does a compass needle point?

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A compass needle points in the direction of the magnetic field lines at its location, which is toward the magnetic south pole located near the geographical north pole. When a bar magnet is brought near the compass, the needle will point toward the north magnetic pole if the north pole of the magnet is facing it, and toward the south magnetic pole if the south pole of the magnet is facing it. In the northern hemisphere, the compass needle generally points approximately north, while in the southern hemisphere, it points approximately south.

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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.

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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.
 

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