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What is declination?

The difference between magnetic north and true north.

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  1. The difference between magnetic north and true north ✔
  2. The height of a hill above sea level
  3. The distance between two control points

Why: Declination is the gap between where your compass points and true north.

Huh, didn't know that: Declination is the gap between where your compass points and true north.

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Declination is a real north-splitter.
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References

Answer: The difference between magnetic north and true north. Declination is the gap between where your compass points and true north.

  1. Scouting America: Orienteering www.scouting.org/merit-badges/orienteering
    The difference is called declination.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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