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Why do sailors use a compass instead of a map to find the directions of a place?
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Why does south pole of the compass always point to the north while north pole always points to the south?
Like magnetic poles repel, unlike magnetic poles attract. So the magnetic south and magnetic north of two bar magnets will attract. Therefore, though the compass needle points towards the magnetic north, it is actually the magnetic south pole of the compass needle that is pointing towards the magnetic north.
Maya Lin why did she place the names on the wall in chonological order instead aphbetical?
chonological order
How do you make the game domino?
you get items that will stand or domino cards place them standing up going in different directions and flick one down and enjoy!1
Is instead a noun?
No, the word 'instead' is an adverb, a word that modifies a verb as 'in place of' or 'preferably'.Examples:I ordered the blue but the green came instead.Instead of walking, we rode the bus.A noun is a word for a person, a place, or a thing, for example:person = friend, mother, neighbor, manager, actor;place = city, country, continent, park, island;thing = bird, apple, house, tulip, question.
How does a compass needle respond when a compass is Place with in a magnetic field?
If a magnetic compass needle is placed in a magnetic Field , its needle deflects and points in the north and south directions
What can you use to help you navigate from one place to another?
compass, map, gps, your senses, asking directions
Place all eight cardinal and intermeidiate directions on a compass rose?
north,east,south,west,nothwest,southeast,southwest,northeast
How can you make your own compass?
* Get a large, round piece of cardboard * Put a hole in the middle using a sharp pencil * Put the compass ticker in * Write on the directions * Place a layer of plastic/glass over the top
Is the word sailors a pronoun?
No, the word 'sailors' is a noun, the plural form of the singular noun 'sailor', a word for a person.A noun is a word for a person, a place, or a thing.A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.The pronouns that take the place of the plural noun 'sailors' are they as a subject and them as an object in a sentence.Example: The sailors waved and yelled when they saw the crowd that had gathered to greet them.
How do you construct a hexagon?
with a compass scribe a circle. then with the compass still set to the same radius place the pin of the compass on the circle and make a mark on the circle. lift the compass, place the pin on the mark and repeat around the circle. the geometry of the circle allows for a hexagon to be generated this way.
How are directions useful to us?
Directions are used to locate a specific place
What is the cargo capacity of the 2008 Jeep Compass with all seats in place?
The 2008 Jeep Compass has 22.7 cu.ft. of cargo capacity with all of its seats in place.
What is the cargo capacity of the 2007 Jeep Compass with all seats in place?
The 2007 Jeep Compass has 22.7 cu.ft. of cargo capacity with all of its seats in place.
What is the cargo capacity of the 2009 Jeep Compass with all seats in place?
The 2009 Jeep Compass has 22.7 cu.ft. of cargo capacity with all of its seats in place.
What is the cargo capacity of the 2010 Jeep Compass with all seats in place?
The 2010 Jeep Compass has 22.7 cu.ft. of cargo capacity with all of its seats in place.
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The 2014 Jeep Compass has 22.7 cu.ft. of cargo capacity with all of its seats in place.
