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Q: Magnetic Meridian is a
  • A. Line parallel to the equator of the Earth
  • B. Latitude
  • C. Line joining the geographic north and geographic south of Earth
  • D. Plane passing through the magnetic north and magnetic south of Earth
Correct Answer: Option D - The vertical plane passing through the magnetic north and magnetic south of earth is called magnetic meridian. The earth's magnetic field acts in the direction of the magnetic meridian.
D. The vertical plane passing through the magnetic north and magnetic south of earth is called magnetic meridian. The earth's magnetic field acts in the direction of the magnetic meridian.

Explanations:

The vertical plane passing through the magnetic north and magnetic south of earth is called magnetic meridian. The earth's magnetic field acts in the direction of the magnetic meridian.