Manitoba Hunter Safety Practice Exam

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Get ready for your Manitoba Hunter Safety Exam with our comprehensive practice quiz. Test your knowledge and ensure you're prepared for the real thing!

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The needle on a compass always points towards what direction?

South
West
North
East

The correct answer is: North

A compass is a navigational tool that uses the Earth's magnetic field to determine direction. The needle on a compass is magnetized and is attracted to the Earth's magnetic North Pole. Since opposite poles of magnets attract each other, the needle will always point towards the Earth's magnetic North, which is located near the geographic North Pole. So, the correct answer is C, North. Choosing option A, South, would be incorrect because the Earth's magnetic South Pole is located near the geographic North Pole. Options B and D are also incorrect because the Earth's magnetic field dictates that the needle will always point towards the North Pole, not South, East, or West. Therefore, option C, North, is the most accurate answer.