Which statement correctly defines the three north references used in coastal navigation: true north, magnetic north, and compass north?

• A. True north is geographic north; Magnetic north is the direction a compass would point due to Earth's magnetic field; Compass north is the direction indicated by the ship's compass after applying deviation.
• B. True north is the direction the bow points; Magnetic north is the geographic north; Compass north is the bearing to the next waypoint after correction.
• C. True north and magnetic north are the same line; Compass north is always equal to true north in calm water.
• D. True north is the magnetic direction; Magnetic north is a fixed reference; Compass north equals heading.

Answer: (A)