Question

how is a compass useful to us?​

Answer 1

The compass is used for navigation, location and direction. People use it to find their way, whether it is on a hiking trail or on a trip to a new location. Through a slight left or right turn, a compass will accurately point to the North Pole and identify the angles of the other cardinal directions.

Answer 2

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• ➡ The compass is used for navigation, location and direction.

• ➡ People use it to find their way, whether it is on a hiking trail or on a trip to a new location. ...

• ➡ Through a slight left or right turn, a compass will accurately point to the North Pole and identify the angles of the other cardinal directions.

• ➡ A compass works by detecting the Earth's natural magnetic fields. ... This allows the needle to better react to nearby magnetic fields. Since opposites attract the southern pole of the needle is attracted to the Earth's natural magnetic north pole. This is how navigators are able to discern north.