What magnetic polarity does the Earth’s geographic north pole have (south or north)?

Learning Goal: I’m working on a physics multi-part question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

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discussion: Create your initial post on the DQ 11 Discussion Board in response to the following questions:

• Before the invention of GPS (Global Positioning System) travelers relied on a compass to show whether there were moving north-, south-, east, or west-bound.
  In your own words, what is the general working principle behind a compass? (What does it consist of and what magnetic pole of the compass points towards which geographic pole?)
  What magnetic polarity does the Earth’s geographic north pole have (south or north)?
  Can you make a compass with only one magnetic monopole? If yes/no, why?
  Can you think of any places on Earth, where a compass is not very useful to tell the direction? (Hint: Find and look at a map of the Earth’s magnetic field.)

• What was the most interesting and useful thing you learned that helped you understand everyday life better? (i.e. Did you have a “Eureka!” moment while working through the material?)