Evaluate usefulness of navigating with a compass in present day
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A compass, after all, can help you accurately assess your position from known landmarks, set and follow desired directions of travel (and navigate around obstacles in your path)—including when nightfall or fog obscure sightlines—and return to a starting point, among other functions
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Answer:the magnetic compass was an important advance in navigation because it allowed mariners to determine their direction even if clouds obscured their usual astronomical cues such as the North Star. It uses a magnetic needle that can turn freely so that it always points to the north pole of the Earth's magnetic field.
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