Q.
At a point A on the earth's surface the angle of dip, $\delta = +25°$. At a point B on the earth's surface the angle of dip, $\delta = -25°$. We can interpret that :
A) A and B are both located in the northern hemisphere.
B) A is located in the southern hemisphere and B is located in the northern hemisphere.
C) A is located in the northern hemisphere and B is located in the southern hemisphere.
D) A and B are both located in the southern hemisphere
Explanation
[Solution] Dip is positive (north pole of needle dips down) in the northern hemisphere and negative in the southern. Answer (3).
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