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Until the North West passage was discovered, ships assumed the only way to travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean - was round the tip of Argentina. Discovering the North West passage drastically cut the voyage time for explorers.
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How did the compass help sailors.?
A compass tells sailors which direction they are going in (North, South, East, or West). This helps the sailors not to get lost and to keep on track to their destination.
What part of australia was found first?
The north west by indonesians and Chinese sailors.
What is a compass north south east and west?
It is called a mariners compass, it is a instrument that shows the North, east, West and South, and is used by pilots and the sailors.
What the location of North Carolina south west west north?
It is South East if you look on a US map.
Where is 36degrees46'North 122degrees26'west?
look at a map idiot
Is Asia west east south or north?
the answer is north because I checked my work and if you look on a map you can see that the answer is north
What state is Burlington in?
Washington sate. (Look north west on a map)
What direction is West Virgina from south caroina?
if you look at a map it is due almost north but mostly north
Why the sailors went west?
Riches, glory, adventure.
What is the geographical look of New England?
54 degrees north 2 degrees west
Where do you look on the map to find out which central symbol means?
North south west east
Is the country Hungary considered north or west?
it is consitered northwest but it all depends of how you look at it
