Question

A hiker walks in the direction that a compass needle points. In which location would the hiker's direction deviate the most from geographic north? Assume that the compass needle is affected only by earth's magnetic field.
A. near the equator
B. within the Arctic Circle
C. within the continental United States
D. near an ocean coastline

Answer 1

Answer:

D. near an ocean coastline

Explanation:

The magnetic needle of a compass can be deviated by the magnetic field that the ocean has, this is important to remember because eventhough it´s not a big difference but it is significant enough to keep it in mind. Ocean can attract the magnetic needle of the compass and create a deviation on it.