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

    At low temperature, the compass needle looses its magnetic properties

  • D

    Neither of the above

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