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What kind of navigation did explorers use?

compasses guides maps


What tools did explorers from long ago use since there were no maps?

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What navigatin tools did explorers use in the 1500's?

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What do explorers use?

they use maps and stuff like those they also used compasses


Why do explorers use maps?

Explorers use maps to navigate and find their way in unfamiliar territory. Maps provide information about landmarks, terrain, and directions, helping explorers plan their route and reach their destination safely. Having a map can also prevent getting lost and assist in discovering new places efficiently.


What do explorers use to travel in the right direction?

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What technology did early explorers use?

They used compasses , sea jornals, telescopes, and maps.


Why did the early explorers use maps?

Early explorers used maps to navigate unknown territories, keep track of their locations, plan their routes, and discover new lands. Maps were essential tools for them to understand the world around them and effectively embark on their exploration journeys.


Why did people need to make maps in the past?

People needed to make maps in the past to navigate unknown territories, facilitate trade and travel, and establish territorial boundaries. Maps were essential tools for explorers, merchants, and governments to understand the world around them and plan their journeys.


What did explorers use to navigate?

they use compass' and map.Also before maps were invented they used the sun,moon,stars, and color of ocean (if at sea)


What kind of maps does the TomTom GO 720 use?

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What do you call people who work with maps?

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