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The Earth’s magnetic equator passes through Jos in Nigeria. At Jos, the?

A. angle of variation is zero
B. magnetic declination is 90
C. angle of dip is zero
D. horizontal component at the Earth’s field is zero

Correct Answer: Option C

C. angle of dip is zero

Explanation

– angle of dip is zero at the magnetic equator
– angle of variation is the same as angle of declination.

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