单项选择题

The permanent magnetism of a vessel may change in polarity due to（）.

A.being moored for a long time on one heading
B.being struck by lighting
C.steaming from the north magnetic hemisphere to the south magnetic hemisphere
D.loading a homogenous magnetic cargo such as steel plate，iron bars，etc

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单项选择题The MOST important feature of the material used for making the binnacle of a standard magnetic compass is that it is（）.

A.nonmagnetic
B.weatherproof
C.corrosion resistant
D.capable of being permanently affixed to the vessel

单项选择题The magnetic compass operates on the principle that（）.

A.like magnetic poles attract
B.unlike magnetic poles repel
C.unlike poles attract
D.the poles of the compass line up with the geographic poles of the earth

单项选择题The magnetic compass magnets are acted on by the horizontal component of the Earth’s total magnetic force. This magnetic force is GREATEST at the（）.

A.north magnetic pole
B.south magnetic pole
C.magnetic prime vertical meridian
D.magnetic equator

单项选择题The lubber’s line on a magnetic compass indicates（）.

A.compass north
B.the direction of the vessel's head
C.magnetic north
D.a relative bearing taken with an azimuth circle

单项选择题The lubber’s line of a magnetic compass（）.

A.always shows true north direction
B.indicates the vessel's heading
C.is always parallel to the vessel's transom
D.is located on the compass card