单项选择题

If the compass heading and the magnetic heading are the same then（）.

A.the deviation has been offset by the variation
B.there is something wrong with the compass
C.the compass is being influenced by nearby metals
D.there is no deviation on that heading

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单项选择题If the gyrocompass error is east，what describes the error and the correction to be made to gyrocompass headings to obtain true headings?（）.

A.The readings are too low (small numerically) and the amount of the error must be added to the compass to obtain true
B.The readings are too low and the amount of the error must be subtracted from the compass to obtain true
C.The readings are too high (large numerically) and the amount of the error must be added to the compass to obtain true
D.The readings are too high and the amount of the error must be subtracted from the compass to obtain true

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A.compass error
B.true heading
C.variation
D.deviation

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A.trouble
B.error
C.wrong
D.mistake

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A.Notify the engine room of the steering malfunction
B.Change to hand steering
C.Call the Master
D.Send the Quartermaster to the emergency steering station

单项选择题The principal purpose of adjustment of the magnetic compass is to eliminate（）as far as possible.

A.variation
B.compass error
C.deviation
D.earth's magnetic force