General Navigation USCG Question #2101 (Set 64)

The points on the earth's surface where the magnetic dip is 90° are __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — the magnetic poles

Magnetic dip represents the angle between the horizontal plane and the Earth's total magnetic force vector. Per Bowditch, this angle reaches vertical 90° directly at the north and south magnetic poles where lines of force enter the Earth.

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