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Magnetic North and Compass Navigation

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What is the location of the north magnetic pole?

Near the equator

In the Canadian arctic near Ellesmere Island (correct)

Near the South Pole

In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean

What is the purpose of a compass rose?

To measure magnetic fields

To measure wind direction

To transfer readings from a map to a compass

To transfer readings from a compass to a map (correct)

How does the north magnetic pole move?

In a straight line

In a circle

Slowly over time due to magnetic changes in the earth's core (correct)

Quickly over time due to magnetic changes in the earth's core

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Magnetic north is the direction of the north magnetic pole on Earth.
The north magnetic pole moves slowly over time due to magnetic changes in the earth's core.
In 2001, it was determined by the Geological Survey of Canada that the north magnetic pole lies in the Canadian arctic near Ellesmere Island.
To transfer readings from a magnetic compass to a map, use the corresponding magnetic inner circle on the compass rose.

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Test your knowledge about the north magnetic pole, its movements, and how to transfer readings from a magnetic compass to a map using the corresponding magnetic inner circle on the compass rose.