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El valor de la desviación local que afecta a los compases magnéticos, depende de:The value of local magnetic variation affecting compasses depends on:

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Correct answer: a) The geographical area we are sailing in.

Why it is correct

Variation belongs to the place. Heading and the boat’s 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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