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That is because the map is used with a magnetic compass. Since the needle on the compass points in the direction of magnetic north it is easier to use the map with the compass if the lines drawn on the map indicate magnetic north.
A compass rose is a way to tell how a map is oriented regarding east, west, north and south. It tells you which direction on the map is north.
North is always at the top of the map, East on the left, south at the botom, and West on the right.
A device that is used to determine orientation on a map is a compass rose. The type of map projection that is most helpful in the navigation of ships is a Mercator map.
A person who needs to use an item that uses acurate postioning and areas.
Sailor's used to use a compass and a map.
how they use the compass it so they won't get lost
how the navigators and sailors use compass to find direction
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What points did sailors use to navigate
That is because the map is used with a magnetic compass. Since the needle on the compass points in the direction of magnetic north it is easier to use the map with the compass if the lines drawn on the map indicate magnetic north.
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The type of map used by sailors is known as a chart. A pilot would use an aerial map or chart.
how the navigators and sailors use compass to find direction
Pilots, sailors, hunters, geographers, Explorers! (:
in theolden days, many sailors usedd the North star and the moon to guide them
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