EASA NAV(A)basic
Magnetic declination, also commonly referred to in aviation and marine navigation as magnetic ________, is the angle between true north and magnetic north.
Answer
variation
Explanation
The angular difference between true and magnetic north is **variation**. **Key takeaway:** Variation converts between true and magnetic references. **Glossary:** Variation: local angular difference between true north and magnetic north.
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