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Are the magnetic north pole and geographic North Pole always the same distance apart...Explain?

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Actually no. Magnetic north shifts over time. It has to do with the rotation of the liquid iron inside the earth. I can't remember the exact number but I think you can estimate true north by adding 5 degrees to your compass.

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