WONDER #1371: How Does a Compass Work?

Question 1 of 3

In which direction does a compass point?

1. north
2. south
3. east
4. west

Question 2 of 3

Earth’s geographic North Pole is known as what?

1. magnetic north
2. Canadian north
3. geographic north
4. true north

Question 3 of 3

The difference between true north and magnetic north in a specific area is measured by an angle called what?

1. right angle
2. true north
3. declination
4. magnetic north

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