What unseen force causes compass needles to point north?
Category: Knowledge · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think about the Earth's natural properties affecting navigation.
Answer
Magnetic pull of Earth
Explanation
Earth's magnetic field creates a force aligning compass needles northward.
This is an easy knowledge riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is Magnetic pull of Earth.
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