Question

why direction shown on a map​

Answer 1

Answer:

Direction or orientation helps us to have a bearing or familiarity with the shapes of land, water and other georgaphic features. For example if you were to stand on north pole and look down the world map may look unfamiliar with the south pole up. We are usually seeing with north pole up.

Answer 2

Answer:

NORTH IS THE DEFAULT DIRECTION SHOWN IN A MAP