Multiple choice

Towards which direction does the magnetic north pole show a declination from the geographic north pole?

  1. East

  2. West

  3. North

  4. South
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Magnetic declination is the angle between magnetic north (where compass points) and geographic north (true north). The magnetic north pole is currently located in the direction roughly 11 degrees west of true north from most locations on Earth. This westward declination varies by location and changes over time as the magnetic pole shifts.

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