Where is the true north pole located?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the geographical location of the true north pole, which is a specific point on the Earth's surface where the axis of rotation intersects the surface in the northern hemisphere.
Answer
In the middle of the Arctic Ocean at 90 degrees north.
The Geographic or True North Pole is located in the middle of the Arctic Ocean at 90 degrees north latitude.
Answer for screen readers
The Geographic or True North Pole is located in the middle of the Arctic Ocean at 90 degrees north latitude.
More Information
The Geographic North Pole is a fixed point and is distinct from the Magnetic North Pole, which moves over time.
Tips
People often confuse the Geographic North Pole with the Magnetic North Pole. Ensure to differentiate between the two.
Sources
- Where is the North Pole - foxweather.com
- North Pole - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- True north and magnetic north: what's the difference? - rmg.co.uk
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