The axis of earth's magnetic field is inclined with the geographical axis at an angle of about :

(a) $5^{o}$

(b) $15^{o}$

(c) $25^{o}$

(d) $35^{o}$

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The axis of the Earth's magnetic field is inclined at an angle of about 15 degrees with the geographical axis. So, the correct option is (b).

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The axis of earth's magnetic field is inclined with the geographical axis at an angle of about : (a) 5o (b) 15o (c) 25o (d) 35o

The axis of the Earth's magnetic field is inclined at an angle of about 15 degrees with the geographical axis. So, the correct option is (b).

The axis of earth's magnetic field is inclined with the geographical axis at an angle of about :

(a) $5^{o}$

(b) $15^{o}$

(c) $25^{o}$

(d) $35^{o}$