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How would a southern hemisphere compass differ from a northern hemisphere compass?
The Southern Hemisphere compass will naturally align it self with the South Poleanswer 2 A compass designed to work in the southern hemisphere will have the needle/card balanced differently, for in the S hemisphere the S pole will cause the compass to dip slightly - and opposite to the northern hemisphere.The compass manufacturers divide the Earth into five zones for balance. Some folk need a compass that is insensitive to this effect, (e.g. Army) and for this they choose to have the needle a smaller part of the weight balanced on the pivot, and have a liquid filled compass.Regarding the first sentence above, the compass needle actually aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your location - which will still result in a N - S alignment.
What on a map shows direction?
Idle
What was China's Greatest Contribution To Geography?
The compass.
During the Sung dynasty Chinese sailors used a navigators compass to extend trade to what areas of the world?
in the esat
What is the plural possessive of compass?
The plural of compass is compasses, and the plural posessive is compasses'(referring to more than one compass).
Which Chinese inventions has had a greater effect on the world history magnetic compass or gunpowder?
The compass as this allowed greater trade options not just for the Chinese but the world in general
Which Chinese invention has had a greater effect on world history-the magnetic compass or gunpowder?
The compass as this allowed greater trade options not just for the Chinese but the world in general
What is the effect on the world today due to World War 1?
it has no effect
What effect does world war 1 have on us today?
To
Is the astrolabe still used today?
yes they do because a astrolobe is a compass so yes the people today use a astrolabe / compass
Does a cotton ball effect a compass direction?
no
What is xerxes effect on the world today?
He effected todays world because of his studies.
What did George clemenceau did?
what effect does George clemenceau have on the world today
Is a magnetic compass used today?
YEs
Why does the compass help us today?
The compass helps us navigate, and it is good for getting directions.
How was a compass used in ancient china and how does it affect society today?
What purpose did the ancient compass serve
What is the name of the system developed in 1993 by US government is under demand in today's world and has similarity to compass?
Global positioning satellites
