Magnetic Compass Flashcards
0
Q
The compass card remains __________ as the _________ turns around the card.
A
Stationary, vessel
1
Q
The arc of the compass card is divided into _________ degrees.
A
360
2
Q
The __________ is a line or mark scribed on the compass housing to indicate the direction in which the boat is heading.
A
Lubber’s line
3
Q
_________ direction uses the north pole as a reference point.
_________ direction uses the magnetic north.
A
True, magnetic
4
Q
___________ is compass error caused by magnetic forces within the vessel, such as electronic equipment and ferrous metal objects.
A
Deviation
5
Q
The combined effects of variation and deviation are called ________.
A
Compass error
