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It automatically points to magnetic north unless it is influenced by some other magnetic source.
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Does the black arrow on a compass point to the north or south?
It depends on a choice made by the person who made your compass; there's no universal standard. The easiest way to find out is to take the compass somewhere that you know which direction is north (at least to within 10 or 15 degrees), and see what way the arrow points.
Symbol on a map that shows direction?
The symbol known for showing direction on a map is called a compass rose. It consists of two lines which intersect at right angles, the tip of each having one of the letters showing direction, N, S, E, or W.
How do you calculate magnetic declination?
The difference between True North and the direction that a magnetic compass points for a given location. Example: the magnetic declination for Seattle, Washington per the NOAA is 16° 55' east (as of 04/2010). This means that magnetic north is predicted at 16° 55'east of True North at that time.
A is small drawing of arrows that shows directions on a map?
A compass rose shows the direction of north and other directions on the map.Such arrows usually mark the direction of magnetic, or true, or grid north, depending on the type of map used.
Which way does a compass needle usually point?
The needle, or "pointer", of a compass will always point North. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass
What is the arrow inside a compass called?
a needle
What will happen if you put a compass next to a electromagnet that is turnd on?
the arrow in the compass would point to the magnet
How do you use a map to correct magnetic declination?
Adjust the declination on your compass so the orienting arrow points to 10 degrees east. Dial zero degrees on your compass. With the direction-of-travel arrow pointed directly away from you, turn your body & compass in one motion until the redmagneticneedle overlays the orienting arrow.
What are the features of an compass?
North, South, Eater West. Nothest, Nothwest, Southeast, Southwest. The arrow. Compass rose.
A symbol on a map that sHow is direction?
Both a compass rose and a north arrow will show direction.
What happens when a compass is placed next to a electromagnet?
the arrow goes to the magnet
What c always points north?
Compass
Does the black arrow on a compass point to the north or south?
It depends on a choice made by the person who made your compass; there's no universal standard. The easiest way to find out is to take the compass somewhere that you know which direction is north (at least to within 10 or 15 degrees), and see what way the arrow points.
Does the red arrow on a compass point to were i am?
Half of the needle is painted red to indicate the direction of North. The red orienting arrow is marked on the floor of the housing. It rotates with the housing when the dial is turned. You use it to orient a compass to a map.
How do compass' work?
The arrow in a compass is magnetic and is being pulled the magnetic force from the north pole. Hope it helped:) btw, I'm a fifth grader:) :)
What is the compass used for?
it is used for you to find north. the arrow that stays in a direction points north
Symbol on a map that shows direction?
The symbol known for showing direction on a map is called a compass rose. It consists of two lines which intersect at right angles, the tip of each having one of the letters showing direction, N, S, E, or W.
