A compass responds to the magnetic field of .

the Earth

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The correct option is A the Earth
A compass is a device which is used to indicate the direction of a traveller with the help of a magnet housed inside. This magnet responds to the magnetic field of Earth. The magnetic south pole of Earth attracts the magnetic North of the magnet and this direction is indicated to be the Geographical North of the planet.

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