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Zheng He. He traveled the 7 seas by ship between 1403 and 1433 with the aid of a compass. Zheng He was not the first to travel by ship with a compass, he was only the first to record the use of a compass. The use of a compass on ships became popular during the time period of 850-1050 AD.
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What is a sentence with the word navigational?
This street map is a very handy navigational aid. This channel buoy is the navigational aid that saved my life!
Who use compass and why?
Pilots and captains for navigational aid, as well as hikers and people orienteering. Ships+boats to find where they are on the map and to see which way to go.
Why did people need the Lighthouse of Alexandria?
As a sea navigational aid.
How did an astrolable help explorers?
Navigational aid to determine longitude
How is a compass used as a navigational aid?
Basically, triangulation. You take a reading on a known landmark. Then you travel & keep track of HOW FAR you've traveled. Then you take another reading. It's TOTALLY DIFFERENT on the open ocean, where there ARE NO landmarks.
Why is a compass called instrument?
A compass is called an instrument because it is a tool designed for a specific purpose—in this case, to determine direction. Instruments are typically defined as devices that aid in measurement or navigation, and a compass utilizes magnetic fields to provide accurate directional information. Its functionality and precision categorize it as an essential navigational instrument in fields like geography, aviation, and maritime activities.
Who were the first people known to study magnetism and use magnets to build compass nearly 2000 years ago?
The ancient Chinese were the first people known to study magnetism and use magnets to build compasses around 2000 years ago. They discovered that a magnetic rock called lodestone could align itself with the Earth's magnetic field, leading to the development of the first compasses for navigation.
How did compass aid in exploration?
it didnt
Why stop first aid?
You have to stop first aid when... - The people came, - The person is dead, - You have cured the person, Well that's what I got
Who was the first person to use the hearing aid?
The first person to use the hearing aid was Mr Ralph Wiggum in December 1765.
What keeps an airliner on course?
The pilot and navigation crew, with the aid of navigational equipment.
What is the meaning first aider?
A First Aid is just the person that gives the FIRST aid. The treatment that is initially received. First aid could be just applying a bandage.
