单选题The principal purpose of adjustment of the magnetic compass is to eliminate（）as far as possible.AvariationBcompass errorCdeviationDearth's magnetic force
单选题
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
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