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How could a compass help you find the right direction if you were lost at sea in a lifeboat?
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∙ 12y ago
Well First Of All Why Did You Ask This Question? And It Can Help You Find Your Way Back Home If You Live South You Sail South With The Help Of The Compass It Tells Which Way Your Heading.
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∙ 14y ago
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What is the compass direction for east?
right
How does a compass determine the directions?
The term "compass direction" means a direction shown by a magnetic compass, one whose needle will be drawn to a north-south alignment. When at a location and facing a certain direction, the "compass direction" is the one at the top (front) of the moving compass rose. If a location is in that direction, it is the indicated compass direction from the current point.On a map, the direction from one point to another is indicated by the up-down and left-right line between the points, and the compass directions are indicated by a compass rose on the map.
What is direction is to the right?
On a compass, the right is towards the East, whilst I look towards the North.
Symbol on a map that shows direction?
The symbol known for showing direction on a map is called a compass rose. It consists of two lines which intersect at right angles, the tip of each having one of the letters showing direction, N, S, E, or W.
What do explorers use to travel in the right direction?
Sun, stars, compass, GPS, maps
How did the invention of the compass and the astrolabe contribute to European expansion?
it help them sail in the right direction
What is a navigational tool?
is a tool used for finding the right direction! example compass rose!!
Is a compass supposed to be on the left side of a map?
Actually there is no difference in which side do you keep your compass as long it is going to show the north direction in any other side of the map. Usually there is a small print in the maps (left side/right side depends of the print) which shows the direction of north in the certain map position. So What you have to do is to use compass to get the right direction.
How do you identify east?
Use a compass to identify which direction is north. Face that direction, then turn ninety degrees to your right. You are facing east.
Why were compass invented?
they were made so that on ships they could know which way they were going it was a big factor on the trip Columbus made if he wouldn't of had a compass he may have never discovered north America and you and me may of not been here right now
Name the cardinal and intermediate direction?
intermediate directions are the right and left bottom sides on a compass rose
On a map it may be shown by a compass rose?
Direction. (9 letters right? mrs.hudec or solly(VMSS?)
