What is declination?

A) the angle of decrease of the axis of rotation in relation to latitude
B) the horizontal angle between the magnetic and geographic north poles
C) the vertical angle between the field-force line and Earth's surface
D) the angle of increase of the axis of magnetism in relation to latitude


Answer: B

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