Question

on what basis is the west determined​

Answer 1

Answer:

East and west are at right angles to north and south. East is in the clockwise direction of rotation from north. West is directly opposite east. The sun's position in the sky can be used to determine east and west if the general time of day is known.

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Answer 2

Answer:

East and West are at right angles to north and south. West is directly opposite east. The sun's position in the sky can be used to determine east and west if the general time of day is known.