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Homing pigeons use magnetism through tiny iron crystals in their beaks. Turtles use magnetism by sensing slight differences in magnetism throughout the ocean. It keeps them in the cycle of warm waters in a specific 8,000 mile path that they swim for years.
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Why is it better to use a magnetic compass to find directions more than the stars and the sun?
It isn't. Navigation by the stars is far more accurate than navigation with a compass, as magnetic north is different at different locations while north determined by the stars is the same at all locations.
What kind of energy does a compass use?
Magnetic energy
Why do people use magnetic north?
Because that's the direction a magnetic compass points to.
Why do orienteering maps have magnetic North Pole instead of the true North Pole?
That is because the map is used with a magnetic compass. Since the needle on the compass points in the direction of magnetic north it is easier to use the map with the compass if the lines drawn on the map indicate magnetic north.
Where do you use magnetic field?
In a magnetic compass, electric motors, security system sensors and a whole lot more.
What is one navigation guide for animals migration?
One navigation guide for animals during migration is the earths magnetic field. Many animals are sensitive to the magnetic fields and use them in navigation. The invention of cellphones with their towers are beginning to cause issues with some migrations due to the altered magnetic field around them.
Why is it better to use a magnetic compass to find directions more than the stars and the sun?
It isn't. Navigation by the stars is far more accurate than navigation with a compass, as magnetic north is different at different locations while north determined by the stars is the same at all locations.
Why is a magnetic compass useless inside a submarine?
They're not - all submarines use both standard and electronic compasses for navigation.
What navigational tools did john Cabot use?
His Navigation tools were the magnetic compass,the log,the lead line,the quadrant or ustrolube, and dead reckoning.
What do you use to tell the direction?
GPS is very reliable navigation technique and is becoming common in new cars. Maps can used to find direction. Magnetic compasss can also be used to find direction.
What senses do animals use to migrate?
some senses used by animals for migration are visual cues, solar navigation, magnetic fields, star navigation, and polarized light. There has been much evidence that magnetic fields play an important role in navigation.
Does a compass use mangnetism?
A magnetic compass does. Though there are other types of compass that do not
Which animals might find their way using earth magnetic fields?
There are many animals that are thought to use magnetic fields in their navigation. Birds Tortoises/Turtles Dolphins Probably something they use without actually thinking about it.
Why is studying bacteria and animals who use magnetic fields to navigate useful?
Magnetoception is a type of navigation used by some animals. It is navigation that uses electromagnetic fields, and has been observed in bacteria. It is useful because scientists might be able to come up with different types of navigation.
What can you use to find the shape of a magnetic field?
a compass
What kind of energy does a compass use?
Magnetic energy
Why do people use magnetic north?
Because that's the direction a magnetic compass points to.
