Question

how to determine direction on the ground

Answer 1

1. Direction is expressed as north, south, east, or west, or some gradation between them.

2. A compass can be used to indicate direction. A compass rose shows direction on a map or chart.

3. To find your location or to move from place to place, you need a map, a compass, and some way to measure your distance.

Answer 2

The following are some ways of determining the direction on ground:

• A simple magnetic compass can be used to determine the direction on ground as the compass needle points north-south when suspended freely.

• The position of sun can help determine the direction on the ground as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

• The positions of the constellations of stars can help determine the direction on ground at night.

• During the voyages through oceans, the direction of winds can help determine the position and direction.