The compass itself is a magnet, and its north pole naturally aligns with the south pole of our planet's own magnetic field. The magnetic field is generated by electric currents flowing through the ...

marking the needle direction each time join the points to show the field lines The needle of a plotting compass points to the south pole of the magnet.

If you bring a north pole and a south pole together ... liquid iron causes Earth to have a magnetic field. The needle of a compass is a small magnet that can turn. It turns around until its ...

Some animals that migrate across the globe -- such as birds, salmon, lobsters and sea turtles -- are known to navigate using the magnetic field lines that stretch from Earth's north to south pole.

lobsters and sea turtles – are known to navigate using the magnetic field lines that stretch from Earth's north to south pole. Scientists knew the animals used this magnetic information as a compass ...

Some animals that migrate across the globe - such as birds, salmon, lobsters and sea turtles - are known to navigate using the magnetic field lines that stretch from Earth's north to south pole.