Question

why does a magnetic compass rest in north west direction?​

Answer 1

Answer:

the magnet is the opposite way around to how you might think, with its south pole up near Earth's actual (geographic) north pole and vice-versa. A compass needle points north because the north pole of the magnet inside it is attracted to the south pole of Earth's built-in magnet.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

because there is a North magnetic pole