EASA NAV(A)basic
Where does magnetic inclination reach its lowest value?
Answer
Magnetic equator
Explanation
Magnetic inclination, or dip, is lowest—approximately horizontal—at the **magnetic equator**. It increases toward the magnetic poles. **Key takeaway:** Minimum magnetic dip occurs at the magnetic equator. **Glossary:** Inclination: angle at which Earth's magnetic field enters or leaves the horizontal plane.
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