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What is an advantage of the magnetic compass aboard vessels?（）

A.Compass error is negligible at or near the earth's magnetic poles
B.It does not have to be checked as often
C.It is reliable due to it's essential simplicity
D.All points on the compass rose are readily visible

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What are the only magnetic compass correctors that correct for both permanent and induced effects of magnetism?（）

A.Quadrantal spheres
B.Heeling magnets
C.Athwartships magnets
D.Fore-and-aft magnets

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Variation is the angular measurement between（）.

A.compass north and magnetic north
B.compass north and true north
C.magnetic meridian and the geographic meridian
D.your vessel's heading and the magnetic meridian

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Variation is a compass error that you（）.

A.can correct by adjusting the compass card
B.can correct by adjusting the compensating magnets
C.can correct by changing the vessel's heading
D.cannot correct