0
To indicate where N,S, E and W is and thus which way the map should be orientated by the user.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Ways to measure wind direction without a wind vane?
Propel an object into the air and measure the direction and distance it goes in. Or use the good old lick your finger and point it in the air until you find the direction of wind.
What is the instrument is used to measure maps?
Surveyors use specialized tools and trigonometry to measure distances and make maps. You can take your own measurements with a measuring tape or other device and make a map based on those measurements. You can also generate a map using a global positioning system (GPS) device.
What is a special name for north east south and west on a compass rose?
It is usually referred to as "bearing" but laymen would use "heading" or "direction" They can also be called the "cardinal" directions
What are two reasons to use maps?
for sailing ,trips ,trying to find treasure, and we use maps to get to our destination.maps are used to show you places examples :continents .some maps can be used as a source of direction and navigation
What scientific method is used to measure wind?
When we are measuring wind there are 2 things that are measured. Those 2 things would be the wind direction and the wind speed.Wind direction we measure with a instrument we call a wind vane, when we measure the wind we can say 1 of 2 things (depending on your style, both ways are correct). The first way is to measure the direction the wind is coming out of. For example, when we say we have a "north wind", we are technically saying the wind is coming out of the north. The second way is the measure the direction it is blowing. Using the wind from above, a north wind would be blowing south.Wind speed we measure with a instrument we call a anemometer, we can use any of the speed units (MPH, KMPH, or Knots). Many meteorologists in the United States use Miles Per Hour for their speed unit, and ships out at sea use the unit Knots.
Why are intermediate directions sometimes more useful than cardinal direction?
The reason why intermediate directions sometimes more useful than cardinal direction is because when you get lost you can use it and find out which way it is.
Use cardinal direction in a sentence?
The cardinals were singing when I was walking through the words
How can you use the word 'direction' in a sentence?
Due North is a Cardinal Direction. Some actors do not respond well to direction. Do not begin your planned journey until you have mapped out the last direction.
Could you give the direction to the department of motor vehicles in Lafayette la?
Go use Google Maps or Yahoo Maps. http://maps.google.com/maps or http://maps.yahoo.com/
What do explorers use to travel in the right direction?
Sun, stars, compass, GPS, maps
What kind of unit do geographers use to measure location on maps?
compas rose
Why are intermediate directions are sometimes more useful than cardinal directions?
The reason why intermediate directions sometimes more useful than cardinal direction is because when you get lost you can use it and find out which way it is.
How many hours does it take to get to Nottingham from Bolton by car?
Use Google Maps > Driving direction
How the navigators and sailor use magnetic compass in preparing route maps?
how the navigators and sailors use compass to find direction
How navigators and sailors use magnetic compass in preparing route maps?
how the navigators and sailors use compass to find direction
What is a compasses used for?
A compass is used for finding the direction from north,south east, west and sometimes we use the cardinal parts, it is good
What a compass uses for?
A compass is used for finding the direction from north,south east, west and sometimes we use the cardinal parts, it is good
