Inclination 04 Flashcards
1
Q
Lines of magnetic force vary from
Vertical near the magnetic poles to horizontal near the equator. True or False?
A
True
2
Q
What is inclination?
A
The angle made by a compass needle with the compass horizontal at any point in the Earth’s surface
3
Q
The compass’ north end will point downward on the northern hemisphere and upward on the Southern Hemisphere .
True or False?
A
True.
4
Q
The lines along which inclination (dip) is measured at the Earth’s surface is equal are referred to as ______ lines. The range of dip is from _____ to _________ degrees
A
Isoclinic lines
-90 to 90 degrees
