Direction Determination
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Direction Determination starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how the North Star can be used to find direction in the Northern Hemisphere.
Describe how to use a watch and the sun to find the north-south line in the Northern Hemisphere.
Describe how you can determine direction using the position of the sun at noon in India.
Describe the process of finding direction using the shadow stick method.
Explain the difference between cardinal and intercardinal directions.
Explain the term 'magnetic declination'.
Explain why it is important to know the difference between true north and magnetic north when using a map and compass.
Explain why magnetic north and true north are not always the same.
If a compass shows a deviation of 5° east from true north, what is the magnetic declination?
If you are using a compass and the needle points towards you, which direction are you facing?
