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Since the Earth's magnetic poles are not located at the geographic poles, a
magnetic compass doesn't point to 'true' (geographic) north. The DIFFERENCE
angle between magnetic north and true north is the magnetic variation or
declination where you are. It changes for different locations.
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What is heritable variation?
Heritable variation is the variation in characteristics caused by genetic factors.
A genetic characteristic of the individual?
You can inherit height, hair color, and eye color.
Differences between organisms of the same species are known as?
Homologous structures. ps go to who's the cutest.com and click on the pie button
Is mango leaf a parallel variation?
yes , it is in parallel variation
What is contract variation?
an agreement to vary the terms of an existing contract
Where is magnetic variation greatest on Earth?
The magnetic variation is greatest on earth at greggs in pakistan.... no need to thank me for the answer
If in Crete Greece what would the magnetic variation be?
The magnetic variation of Crete is approx. 3.2 degr EAST Greetings, Dimitris
What is the Is the difference between true North and magnetic north?
magnetic variation
How does one measure magnetic variation?
Magnetic variation (also known as magnetic declination) is often indicated on maps. But if the magnetic variation of a location is unknown, a declinometer can be used. Basically, this tool determines the angle between the celestial pole (roughly indicated by the North Star in the northern hemisphere) and the magnetic pole (indicated by a compass).
What is the name given to the difference between true north and magnetic north?
magnetic variation
What is the term used for difference between true north and magnetic north?
Magnetic declination or variation.
Different magnetic deviation and magnetic variation?
In relation to aviation... Deviation is the difference between a true heading and the compass heading. The compass heading is different from true due to magnetic fields induced by the components of the aircraft. Variation is the difference (angle) between True North and Magnetic North. Variation changes depending on your position and is normally indicated on maps as a dashed line with the variation in degrees along that particular line.
Does magnetic variation change with latitude?
Yes Latitudes at equator(lat =0) have the least magnetic variation, the values increases as we move toward north (ie greater latitude).
What effect does magnetic variation have on the earths orientation?
Absolutely none.
What is the angular difference between true North and magnetic North is called?
That's the "magnetic declination". Since the true north pole and the magnetic north pole are located at different points on the earth, the declination is a different angle in different places on earth.
What is the current magnetic variation in the UK for navigational purposes?
11 west
Are the magnetic in the north pole and the geographic north pole always the same distance?
No, the magnetic pole is always on the move, which is why the magnetic variation is often printed on maps.
