Multiple choice

What name is given to the rock used to help find the directions?

  1. Magic rock

  2. Way finder

  3. Lodestone

  4. Pole rock

  5. Compass
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The name lodestone is given to naturally occurring magnetic rock because when hung from a thread, it is able to point to the north. It was given the name because it meant leading stone.

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