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Why is the north star used as a guide for locating directions?
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∙ 13y ago
The North Star is at the north always so it is used fir locating directions.
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How is the pole star used for finding directions'?
the pole star is used for finding for directions because it is always north. if u keep going you could find the north pole
How do you find north using the night sky?
Ah, the classic form of navigation. North can be found by locating the North Star. Look around, and it is the brightest star you can see. That, obviously points north.
How is pole star used for finding directions?
the pole star is used for finding for directions because it is always north. if u keep going you could find the north pole
Why did the slaves use the north star for freedom?
They were traveling north, so the North Star was their guide.
How did our ancestors use to sky?
to tell time, and for directions (north star) :)
What branch of earth science that might involve locating the North Star polaris?
Any kind of surveying or geography that depends on knowing where North is.
Was Orion's belt a guide?
Yes, 'the north star' is the 'buckle' of the belt
Why do you think Frederick Douglass called his newspaper the north star?
Frederick Douglass called his newspaper The North Star because the north star was the star that fugitive slaves on the underground railroad used to guide themselves to freedom.
What are similarities between true love and the North Star?
They are both constant and unchanging. Like the North Star, true love is a steadfast guide in one's life.
Why did the big dipper serve as a good guide to slaves?
It showed them where te north star is
What did karana used as a guide to find her way to the east country where kimki had gone?
Karana used the North Star as a guide to find her way to the east island where her brother Kimki had gone. She followed the direction of the North Star each night to stay on course.
Why isn't it possible to use the stars or sun for directions?
it IS possible.... because you would see the North Star and know where you are.
