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Which statement correctly describes the Earth's magnetic field?

A.The geomagnetic south is consistent with a magnetic south.
B. The geomagnetic north is similar to the south pole of a magnet.
C. The Earth's magnetic poles are the same magnetic charge at the poles.
D. The Earth does not have a consistent pattern of magnetism.

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B. The so called magnetic north (near the north pole) is actually the south pole of the earth's magnetic field. This is why the north pole of a compass needle points toward it.
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Hi!

The answer you're looking for would be option A: The geomagnetic south is consistent with a magnetic south.

Step-by-step explanation:

The geomagnetic north is similar to the south pole of a magnet. The Earth's magnetic poles are the same magnetic charge at the poles. The Earth does not have a consistent pattern of magnetism

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