Direction Determination
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Direction Determination starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one method to find direction at night without a compass.
Explain how you can use the position of the sun to determine direction during the day.
If you are facing east and turn 180 degrees, which direction will you be facing?
If you are facing north, which direction is to your right?
If you are facing west, which direction is to your left?
If you are standing facing the rising sun, which direction is behind you?
If you are standing in Delhi and the sun is directly in front of you at sunrise, which direction are you facing?
If you walk towards the sunset, which direction are you moving in?
What are the four cardinal directions?
What is the function of the magnetic needle in a compass?
What is the main use of a compass in geography?
What is the name of the direction exactly between north and east?
Which star is used to find the north direction at night in India?
