Who used a compass rose?

Answer 1

Because the points on the design -- four large spikes for the four main directions (N, E, S, W), four smaller spikes for the corners (NE, NW, SE, SW), and often eight tiny spikes for the in-between directions (NNE, WSW, etc.) -- somewhat resemble the petals on a rose.

Answer 2

Because the points on the design -- four large spikes for the four main directions (N, E, S, W), four smaller spikes for the corners (NE, NW, SE, SW), and often eight tiny spikes for the in-between directions (NNE, WSW, etc.) -- somewhat resemble the petals on a rose.

Answer 3

Sailors and navigators historically used a compass rose as a tool to help them determine their direction at sea. It is a design on a map or nautical chart that shows the cardinal directions (north, south, east, west) and intermediate directions.

Answer 4

How do these lines help in locating places?

Answer 5

Go to this website and scroll down a little. Your answer is right there http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass_rose

Answer 6

directions for things like north south west east