The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is
A
magnetic deviation.
B
magnetic variation.✓ Correct Answer
C
compass acceleration error.
Explanation
Magnetic variation is the angle between true north and magnetic north at a given location (PHAK Chapter 16). Deviation is the compass error caused by the aircraft's own magnetic fields, and acceleration error is a compass error in flight.
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