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COMpass BEarING vs. COMpass DIrECTION
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Compass Bearing – the horizontal direction of an object as measured by the
observer in degrees.
Compass Direction – the path given by a compass using the four cardinal
points including North, South, East & West.
visit: http://geology.isu.edu/geostac/Field_Exercise/topomaps/bearing.htm
for more information.
WhaT Is MaGNETIC DECLINaTION?
• The Magnetic North Pole is slightly different from the True North Pole. This
watch points to the Magnetic North Pole.
• The angular difference between the Magnetic North Pole and the True North
Pole is called Magnetic Declination. The amount (degrees and minutes) and
direction (easterly and westerly) depends on where you are in the world.