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El fenómeno de la variación local o declinación magnética y su afectación al compás o aguja de navegación depende deLocal magnetic variation and its effect on the compass depend on:

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Correct answer: a) The geographical area being sailed.

Why it is correct

Variation depends on place and year. Heading and iron affect deviation.

Why the others are not

  • b) Deviation.
  • c) Deviation.
  • d) Deviation.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Variation: the place.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Navigation instruments

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