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Why is the compass is used?
So the people could find their direction around the places they want to go (their destination)
When using a compass to latitude and longitude help you find locations on the earth's surface?
compass will NOT give you coordinates, a gps system would. compass gives you directions... west, east, south east... etc. So compass will help you to go places BUT it can not FIND places.
What is a tool for locating places on a map?
sextant, compass, globe, longitude, latitudeThe compass rose on a map.
What two instruments did Lewis and Clark use to determine their location and create maps?
They used a Hadley's Quadrant, which was used to measure the angular distance between two points. They also used a Mariner's compass, a pocket compass, and a set of planespheres and artificial horizons.
What two instrument did Lewis and Clark use to determine their location and create maps?
They used a Hadley's Quadrant, which was used to measure the angular distance between two points. They also used a Mariner's compass, a pocket compass, and a set of planespheres and artificial horizons.
How can a magnet be used to find direction?
basically in a compass is a needle which is magnetic. The magnetic field of Earth attracts the north pole of the magnet (which is the needle in the compass) to the north pole of Earth. Same thing goes for the south pole of Earth
Tool used to draw circles and arcs?
Compass compass compass
What is a compass saw used for?
A compass saw is used to make curved cuts
Why is there a need to use a straightedge and compass to construct geometric figures?
The compass is used to measure angles. The straightedge is used to draw a straight line. The two items together, are used to measure and draw angles and lines in geometric drawings.
What is a tool used to draw circles and arcs?
compass
What were the two navigational instruments in Prince Henry school?
compass, and the astrolabe
What two ancient cultures used the compass?
The ancient Chinese and the ancient Greeks were two cultures that utilized the compass. The Chinese are credited with the invention of the magnetic compass around the 2nd century BC, originally used for divination and later for navigation. The Greeks, particularly by the time of the Roman Empire, adopted the compass for navigational purposes, enhancing their maritime exploration. Both cultures significantly contributed to the development of navigation techniques in ancient times.
