A point on an object lies below the horizontal level of an observer. The angle formed by the line of sight with the horizontal is called the
Aangle of depression
Bangle of elevation
Creflex angle
Dangle of rotation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. angle of depression
If the observer lowers the head to look at a point below the horizontal, the angle between the horizontal and the line of sight is the angle of depression.
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