Isoclinic Line (Noun)
Meaning
An isogram connecting points of equal magnetic inclination.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- An isoclinic line is typically used in geophysics to illustrate the orientation of magnetic fields on Earth.
- The chart shows several isoclinic lines converging at the magnetic north pole.
- By tracing these isoclinic lines, geologists can estimate the orientation of rocks at different locations.
- The pattern of isoclinic lines on a magnetogram is crucial for understanding the magnetic field structure of a region.
- Scientists use isoclinic lines to reconstruct the magnetic field of ancient times from measurements of rocks.