Question

Which of the following is true of compasses?
A. Compass magnets can only be deflected by electromagnets such as Earth's magnetic field
B. Compass magnets can be deflected by Earth's magnetic field or other permanent magnets
C. Compass detect fluctuations in convection in the mantle
D. Compasses always point toward geographic north
Science A P E X

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

D is wrong as the compass point toward the geographic south

A is wrong as it can be detected either by permanent magnet or magnetic field of earth

C is not from properties of compass

Answer 2

Answer:

Compass magnets can be deflected by Earth's magnetic field

Explanation:

Magnets can only be deflected by other magnets.