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To find where is someone placed, based on the compass' needle, which is always pointing to the magnetic pole of the Earth, that is the North. That provides orientation to the person since he has a map along with him.
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What kind of job requires using a compass or straight edge?
being an archetect requires a compass, straight edge and many other tools
Is gyrosyn compass a combination of magnetic compass and artificial horizon?
No,a Gyrosyn compass is a combination of a Magnetic compass and Direct reading compass.
How do you compass?
compass
How did the magnetic compass help the Chinese?
A Chinese Compass a Luo Pan) is used by a Feng Shui Master in order to orient the house, its doors, windows and contents (particularly mirrors and reflective surfaces) in order to maximize best outcomes for the residents. The compass was first also used to find a burial spot. The compass was first used by fortune tellers the most. Later on the compass was also used for navigation. Traders, Sailors and any other person whose job had to do with traveling used the compass.
What is the moveable bar in a compass called?
A compass magnet or a compass needle.
Tool used to draw circles and arcs?
Compass compass compass
What is the principle of compass surveying?
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What part of a map will tell you about direction?
idk i belive the compass
Why is the golden compass called the golden compass?
its called that because it is a compass that is golden
Does a compass use mangnetism?
A magnetic compass does. Though there are other types of compass that do not
Where is the compass on Skullduggery Island?
There is no compass??
Can you show the picture of compass?
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