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You would think so, but no.
The South Pole and the South Magnetic Pole -- compass magnets -- are substantially different, they are about 2,700 km apart.
The South Pole is at 90 degrees S latitude, and the South Magnetic Pole is at about 64.7 degrees S latitude and 139.9 E longitude which puts it about 110 km off the Antarctic continent towards Australia.
Another AnswerA compass needle always aligns itself with the earth's magnetic field. It doesn't matter where the compass is located, it will always align with that field. So one end of the compass needle will always point in the general direction of North while the opposite end will always point in the general direction of South.
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Where will a compass point if you face south?
If you point the north side of the compass away from you the compass will point south. Because the needle always points north (magnetism).
What way will a compass point in Uruguay?
the compass would point north because it Always points north unless you are at the north pole. :)
Where does the pointer of a compass always point?
north
Compass rose always point where?
north
What is a thing and it will always point to the north towards?
A compass.
The arrowhead of a compass always point north?
nnoo
Which way does a compass needle usually point?
The needle, or "pointer", of a compass will always point North. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass
What pole does the needle on a compass always point to?
the north pole
Which is the point to which a compass always points?
Type your answer here... north
Where does a compass point during winter?
Compass points always towards Earth's magnetic north.
Why does a compass point the way it does?
A compass point is lightly magnetised and is attracted the the magnetic north pole, so provided there are no other stronger magnets nearby the compass will always point north, and knowing where north is you can then work out all the other directions.
What is a small magnet that can turn freely and always point north?
A compass.A compass.A compass.A compass.
