Direction Determination
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Direction Determination starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how the position of the Pole Star helps in determining direction in the Northern Hemisphere.
Describe how you can use the shadow of a stick to find the east-west direction during the day.
Describe how you can use the watch method to find direction during the day in the Northern Hemisphere.
Explain the difference between true north and magnetic north.
Explain why it is important to know directions while reading a map.
Explain why the magnetic compass does not always point to the true north.
If a map is oriented with north at the top, which direction is at the bottom?
If a map shows the top as east, what direction is at the left side of the map?
Name any two intermediate directions.
Name the four cardinal directions.
Name the instrument that uses the position of the sun to determine direction.
What is the main difference between a compass and a GPS device in determining direction?
What is the main function of a compass rose on a map?
