HOW TO USE IT
What does N, S, E, and W mean?
North, South, East, and West
In what situation would a compass be necessary?
Answers will vary
Who created the compass?
The Chinese
On what planet would compasses not work because there is no magnetic field?
Mars
What direction does a compass always face?
North
Who is eligible to use a compass?
Everyone
What century was the first recorded use of the compass?
2nd century BC and 1st century AD
What liquid is inside the compass?
Mineral oil or white spirits
On the needle there is a colored part to show what?
North
What is it used for?
To determine the location of North, South, East, and West.
What trade routes was the compass used the most?
Maritime Silk Road
What is the technology that has replaced compasses as a more modern navigation?
The GPS
True or False... compasses are a common navigational device on ships.
True
What is the most commonly used compass?
Magnetic
The compass has been used for over ____ years?
1000
Geomagnetic storms
Where can't you use a compass?
The magnetic poles
What are the four main points on a compass called?
The cardinal directions
The compass was created in China during what dynasty?
The Quin/Han Dynasty
What flower was the compass named after?
The compass rose OR rose of the winds.