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it doesn't, it points to Magnetic North which is somewhere in the north of Canada. A compass may point 20 degrees or more different from geographic north.
The North pole of a magnet will point to magnetic north. The next question is why is the Earth magnetic, and why does it have a south pole magnetic near the North pole. I haven't seen a really good explanation. Something to do with the centre of the Earth having a layer of liquid iron that is rotating, and moving conductors generating a magnetic field. The Earth's magnetic pole has flipped over in the past and gone walkabout, as evidenced by magnetic records in rocks which solidified at different times.
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When a compass rose indicates only one direction they use a compass rose indicates two directions usually indicates north and the opposite direction which is?
If the question is asking what is opposite north on a compass then the answer is south.
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.
How does earth magnetic field affect a compass?
The earth's magnetic field acts upon the magnetic material of the compass needle, causing it to align to the field. Thus, the compass appears to point North, which is "magnetic north". Magnetic north and "true north" are about 300 miles apart.
What does the four cardinal directions look like on a compass rose?
Because graphics cannot be presented within a WikiAnswers answer, it is not possible to draw a compass rose here. Look at the Related Links, below, for other internet sites that show what a compass rose is and how to draw one.
Which way does compass point?
To find east on a compass hold it with 'N' or north at the top. East is 90 degrees or one quarter of the circle to the right.
Compass rose always point where?
north
What is the difference between a compass and a compass rose?
a compass uses magnets to point north, whereas a compass rose is used on a map to direct north, south, east, and west. to my knowledge a compass rose is only used on a map.
What are the points of the compass rose?
An 8-point compass rose indicates the directions: * north * south * east * west * northeast * northwest * southeast * southwest
What does NbE mean on a compass rose?
Most likely N x E - or "North by East" - it means one point (or 11.25 degrees) east of North on a Compass Rose. Directly between North and NNE ("North Northeast").
What shows the direction of North on a map?
A compass. The north, west, east, and south star thing.
Which points of the compass rose are the longest?
The North and South points on a compass rose are the longest.
What is a compassrose use for?
A compass rose is the name given to the face of a compass on which the points and direction names are printed. Some compasses rotate the whole compass rose, with direction read off a fixed point in the housing. Other compasses have a fixed compass rose and use a free spinning magnetic needle on a pivot to point towards magnetic north.
What is a compose rose?
The compass rose is the compass pointing North, South, East, and West, on a map.
What is the point of a compass rose?
A compass rose is a figure on a map or a nautical chart used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions - north, south, east, and west. It can also be the term for the graduated markings found on the traditional magnetic compass.
What is a 8 point compass?
An 8 point compass also known as a compass rose is a regular compass that shows the eight directions
How do you use a compass rose?
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.
How do you find the direction in a topographic map?
Look for the compass rose, it will point North. Also look for the table that shows map north, true north and magnetic north.
