Direction Determination
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Direction Determination starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how to use a watch and the sun to find direction in the Northern Hemisphere.
Describe one method to determine direction without using a compass.
Explain how a magnetic compass works to determine direction.
Explain how the position of the Pole Star helps in determining direction in India.
Explain the difference between true north and magnetic north.
Explain the term 'bearing' in the context of direction determination.
Explain why it is important to know directions while reading a map.
What is the function of the needle in a magnetic compass?
A person is facing east. If he turns 90° to his right, which direction will he face? (1) South (2) North (3) West (4) East
A person is facing north. He turns 270° to his right. Which direction is he facing now? (1) East (2) South (3) West (4) North-East
A person is facing south. He turns 180°. Which direction is he facing now? (1) North (2) East (3) West (4) South-East
If a map is oriented with north at the top, which direction is at the bottom? (1) East (2) South (3) West (4) North-East
Fill in the blank: The direction at 135° on a compass is ________.
Fill in the blank: The direction at 225° on a compass is ________.
Fill in the blank: The direction at 315° on a compass is ________.
Fill in the blank: The direction between north and west is called ________.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The compass needle always points towards the geographic north pole.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The direction opposite to north-east is south-west.
True or False: Intermediate directions are also called ordinal directions.
True or False: The compass rose is always drawn with north at the top.
