The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is known as the angle of _____.

A) polarity
B) retribution
C) declination
D) magnetism

Angle Of Declination

The angle between the geographic true north and the magnetic north at a particular location, relevant in navigation and compass readings.

True North

The direction along the Earth's surface towards the geographic North Pole.

Magnetic North

The direction in which the north end of a compass needle or other freely suspended magnet will point, driven by the Earth's magnetic field.