Why not? the desert is just the same as any other place on planet earth. Magnetic compasses work fine in the desert. See the "Where does the magnetic compass not work?" question for some places where they don't work.
Properly in the 1500s
None of their compasses would work because of the magnetic ore in the hills.
The plural possessive for compasses is compasses'.
they work in eg. compasses, fridge doors, and in some handbag clips.
There are two main types: Magnetic compasses and gyro compasses.
Compasses do not work well in the presence of of electromagnetic fields.
Yes, if u buy those aluminum made compasses:)
The possessive form of compass is compass's.
Yes, electronics work in the desert.
Compasses is the plural form of compass.
No. compasses use a complex spinner.