Does a compass point south in the southern hemisphere?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether a compass points towards the south direction when used in the southern hemisphere, implying an understanding of how compasses work in different hemispheres.
Answer
A compass points toward magnetic north in the Southern Hemisphere.
The final answer is that a compass in the Southern Hemisphere still points toward the magnetic north.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is that a compass in the Southern Hemisphere still points toward the magnetic north.
More Information
In both hemispheres, the compass needle aligns with Earth's magnetic field and consistently points towards magnetic north. Magnetic field lines run from the magnetic south pole to the magnetic north pole.
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