The angle of dip at a location in Southern India is about 18°. Which of the following is correct for dip angle in Britain?
(A) Dip angle will be greater in Britain than in India.
(B) Dip angle will be smaller in Britain than in India.
(C) Nearer the place to the poles, lesser is the dip angle.
(D) Nearer the place to the poles, more is the dip angle.
(E) Dip angle is also called the angle of declination.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A) and (D) only
The Dip will be greater in Britain than in India because it is more closer to the magnetic north pole.