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The angle of dip is the angle

A

Between the vertical component of earth's magnetic field and magnetic meridian

B

Between the vertical component of earth's magnetic field and geographical meridian

C

Between the earth's magnetic field direction and horizontal direction

D

Between the magnetic meridian and the geographical meridian

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C
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