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   ocr: EARTH'S MAGNETIC FIELD NORTH. NORTH POLE MAGNETIC POLE LINES OF FORCE COMPASS. SOUTH MAGNETIO SOUTH POLE POLE The molten iron core oft the Earth acts like a giant magnet, creating a magnetic field that is felt at the surtace. All magnets, such as those in compasses, line up with this field. In fact, the full name ofa magnet's north pole is a - north-seeking pole" because it points to the Earth's magnetic north.