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Compass Reading and Cardinal Directions Quiz

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What is a compass?

A compass is a tool that helps determine direction by taking advantage of magnetic properties.

What are cardinal direction points?

Cardinal direction points are the four main points on a compass rose: north, east, south, and west.

How are cardinal direction points combined to create more specific directions?

Cardinal direction points can be combined to create more specific directions, such as north-east (NE) or east-north-east (ENE).

Why is knowing one cardinal point enough to figure out the rest?

Knowing one cardinal point is enough to figure out the rest because cardinal points are relative to each other. Signup and view all the answers

What property of a compass needle allows it to align with the cardinal points?

The magnetic properties of a compass needle allow it to align with the cardinal points. Signup and view all the answers

What type of compass did Joan Schoepf purchase at the auction?

An old US compass in a brass pocketwatch style case with a lid that closes. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Becky Novak find the directions easy to understand?

Because they were written in a simple, easy to understand manner. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ran Dell learn from the articles?

Some basics about compasses. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a compass?

To point towards the north magnetic pole. Signup and view all the answers

Can a compass be used to point to any location other than the north magnetic pole?

No, a compass only points towards the north magnetic pole. Signup and view all the answers

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Compass Reading

A compass is a tool that uses magnetic properties to determine direction.
Directions can be measured in degrees (as in a bearing) or as a cardinal point on the compass rose (e.g., "east" or "southwest").
The cardinal direction points are: North (N), East (E), South (S), and West (W).
The order of the cardinal directions can be remembered using the acronym "NESW" or the sentence "never eat soggy waffles".
Combining the 4 cardinal points can further refine directions, e.g., north-east (NE) is halfway between north and east.
Directions can be broken down further by dividing again, e.g., east-north-east (ENE) is halfway between east and north-east.
Since cardinal points are relative to each other, knowing one point allows you to figure out all the rest.

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Test your knowledge of compass reading and cardinal directions with this quiz. Identify cardinal direction points and learn about the properties of a compass.