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The magnetic compass is not useful for navigation near the magnetic poles because

A

the magnetic field near the poles is zero.

B

the magnetic field near the poles is almost vertical.

C

magnetic compass loses magnetism at low temperature.

D

the magnetic field near the poles is almost parallel.

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