Compasses and Magentism

Question 1

An isogonal is a line connecting places of ___

Answer 1

equal magnetic variation

Question 2

An aclinic line is one connecting places of ___

Answer 2

zero magentic dip

Question 3

An agonic line is one connecting places of ___

Answer 3

zero magentic variation

Question 4

When moving towards places of lower magnetic latitude, the deviation will ___

Answer 4

decrease

Question 5

An isoclinic line joins places of ___

Answer 5

equal magnetic dip

Question 6

Easterly variation is ___ and westerly is __

Answer 6

+, -

Question 7

The mnemonic for turning errors is ___

Answer 7

UNOS
- Undershoot North
- Overshoot South
It is reversed in the Southern Hemisphere

Question 8

The mnemonic for acceleration errors is ___

Answer 8

ANDS
- Accelerate North
- Decelerate South
It is reversed in the Southern Hemisphere

Question 9

The red end of the compass needle will point towards the ___

Answer 9

North

Question 10

A compass must be swung when the aircraft has been subject to ___

Answer 10

hammering

Question 11

Isogonals converge at ___

Answer 11

North and South Magnetic and Geographic Poles

Question 12

Turning errors are greatest on ___/___ headings and at ___ latitudes

Answer 12

North South high