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Earth is described as acting like a very large:

ACopper solenoid
BGlass insulator
CBar magnet
DElectric charge
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Bar magnet
1. Earth's magnetic behaviour has a familiar analogue. 2. A compass needle aligns with Earth's magnetic field. 3. Earth acts like a very large bar magnet. 4. Its south-seeking pole lies near the geographic North Pole. _Source: OpenStax College Physics for AP Courses 2e (CC BY 4.0), Ch 22 'Magnetism', sections 22.1-22.11_
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