EASA NAV(A)intermediate
Select ALL correct statements about magnetic reference and Earth.
Answer
Variation depends on location, An agonic line has zero variation, Inclination is lowest at the magnetic equator
Explanation
Variation changes geographically, and an agonic line marks zero variation. Magnetic inclination is lowest at the magnetic equator. Geographic poles are defined by Earth's rotational axis and are not necessarily the magnetic poles. **Key takeaway:** Magnetic references vary and are distinct from geographic references.\n\n**Glossary:** **Inclination**: angle at which Earth's magnetic field enters or leaves the surface.
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