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

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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

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3
Q

The compass’ north end will point downward on the northern hemisphere and upward on the Southern Hemisphere .
True or False?

A

True.

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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

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