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The part of a map that tells direction
Isaac Batz
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∙ 13y agoA Mercator map because it is most useful in finding direction. ;)
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∙ 11y agoMost maps are extremely accurate if they are made within the last five years. The most accurate maps you can find are online. They tend to even have maps with closures and places to get the cheapest fuel along your route.
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∙ 14y agoA Mercator Projection would be the best map to show true direction. It is used commonly by navigators of ships and planes because it can clearly show direction.
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∙ 10y agomercator
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∙ 8y agoNorth sigh
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How are today's maps more accurate than maps of the past?
Because as humans have explored the world more and more maps are getting more and more accurate.
What are the three most common features found on maps that help in the reading of maps?
roads, grids/coordinates and direction eg north south east west
What direction is always right on the map?
On most maps North is at the top of the map, so the right side of the map is East.
Explain GPS in simple terms?
a GPS is a Global Positioning System and simply locates where you are via satellite maps and helps you to your destination via the same maps...very helpful when you are in a new area...most are very accurate
How do maps help us why are maps less accurate than a globe?
It is impossible for a flat map to be as accurate as a globe. The Earth is round and only a round globe can put things in the correct perspective.
Is the globe is not the most accurate of all maps.?
Is the globe is not the most accurate of all maps.
Where can I find an accurate Colorado map?
Most gas stations in Colorado or nearby will carry accurate maps. Many tourist books will also have maps with some popular attractions on them. Online maps are very up to date as well.
What directions is always on the top of the map?
In most conventional maps that direction is North
How are today's maps more accurate than maps of the past?
Because as humans have explored the world more and more maps are getting more and more accurate.
What is one way geographers gather information for accurate maps?
Geographers will use there own maps and test to see if they are accurate
What are the three most common features found on maps that help in the reading of maps?
roads, grids/coordinates and direction eg north south east west
Direction to the left as you look at U.S. map?
Most maps have north at top, so left is west
How do you say maps and directions in french?
A map is "carte" and direction is "direction".
Why are maps less accurate at showing earths surface than globes?
maps are less accurate because on a globe, you can like feel the mountains and a globe is 3D and a map is not
What knowledge enabled Arab and Chinese mapmakers to create accurate maps?
They didn't create accurate maps because if they had North America would have been known about.
When These persons who created very accurate maps of the world played an important role in European exploration who are?
When These persons who created very accurate maps of the world played an important role in European exploration who are? When These persons who created very accurate maps of the world played an important role in European exploration who are?
How accurate is GPS on phone?
The GPS is incredibly accurate. The GPS uses Google Maps and MapQuest. If you are concerned about the GPS, download the Google Maps app to get turn by turn directions.
