WAEC Geography 1993 Question 11

Question 11

Map Scale, Distance and Direction

The angular difference between the true north and magnetic north is called the

  1. A.magnetic grid
  2. B.angle of incidence
  3. C.magnetic variation
  4. D.grid reference
  5. E.magnetic location
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (magnetic variation)

Explanation

The angle between true north and magnetic north is the magnetic variation (declination).