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The N S W and E are called cardinal points and are always constant.
NW, NE, SE, and SW are inter cardinal points and are also always constant
The little triangle inbetween those intercardinal points are called secondary intercardinal points. The ring on the outside marks 0-360 those are degrees and are more exact than the cardinal and intercardinal points.
The direction you are going is called a heading
-MOST COMMON MISTAKE!!! people often think that the direction the arrow points is the direction you are going which is NOT true. [the arrow always points magnetic north (which
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How do sailors use compass?
how they use the compass it so they won't get lost
Does a compass use mangnetism?
A magnetic compass does. Though there are other types of compass that do not
What is use to find orientation on a map?
Compass
What do you use for construction?
we use the pencil, protractor and a compass. we use the pencil, protractor and a compass.
How do you use compass rose in a sentence?
You use a compass rose, in case you get lost. A compass rose, gives you all the cardinal directions.
What is the principle of compass surveying?
The prismatic compass is a type of compass use for survering a land.
Is it possible to use compass needle at the poles?
Yes it is possible to use compass needle at the poles
What companies use a compass as their logo?
NATO uses a compass
What is a military compass?
A military compass is a compass that was issued to members of the military for them to use in the field. It isn't much different than a compass you can buy yourself.
What do you use to tell direction?
Use a compass
What you use to tell the directions?
Use a compass
Does a compass use a magnet?
no
