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The angle between magnetic meridian and geographical meridian is known as :

A

magnetic dip

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magnetic latitude

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C

magnetic declination

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magnetic longitude

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Solution

The correct option is D magnetic declination
Angle L/w magnetic meridian and geographical meridian is known or angle of declination. $θ =$ Angle of declination.

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