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In the northern hemisphere, do magnetic lines of force due to earth's field point towards or away from earth?

A

The direction of the magnetic field does not vary from location to location on earth

B

The direction of the magnetic field varies from location to location on earth

C

The direction of the magnetic field is same in all location on earth

D

The direction of the magnetic field is zero on all location on earth

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B
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