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Which of the following is not a precaution to be taken when making a compass...

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JAMB 2020

Which of the following is not a precaution to be taken when making a compass traverse?

  • A. The bearing should not be observed from a position close to strongly magnetic materials
  • B. The 'back' bearing should be taken from the other end of the line and should differ from the 'on'/'forward' bearing by exactly 180\(^{o}\)
  • C. All magnetic materials should be removed from the body and pockets of the reader before the bearing is taken
  • D. The compass must be held vertically so that the edge of the card does not rub against the top of the compass
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

The compass must be held horizontally, so that the edge of the card does not rub against the top of the compass

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