Identify the location where a magnetic compass would work.

Only on high mountains

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Only in oceans

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Within Earth's magnetic field

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In outer space

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Solution

The correct option is C Within Earth's magnetic field
Magnetic compass shows correct direction only when it aligns itself with Earth’s magnetic direction. So a magnetic compass should be within Earth’s magnetic field for it to work properly.

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