GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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A compass helps the reader of a map determine ____
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Orientation
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Relief
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Distortion
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Scale
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A compass is a means to locate directions, i.e. it indicates where north, south, east and west lie. The crucial difference between compass orientation and alignment behavior is that there are no prominent directions-for a compass, all courses are of equal relevance.
Detailed explanation-2: -This works because the Earth itself has a magnetic field which is similar to that of a bar magnet. The compass needle aligns with the Earth’s magnetic field direction and points north-south. Once you know where north is, you can figure out any other direction.
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