geography y8 assesment task t1 - compass related Flashcards
1
Q
Grid north
A
the direction of gridlines on a topographic map used to determine bearings
2
Q
are magnetic and true north the same
A
NO
3
Q
magnetic north
A
earths magnetic feild
4
Q
true north
A
points directly to earths geographical north pole
5
Q
what north does a compass point to
A
magnetic north
6
Q
how many immediate points on a compass are there
A
16
7
Q
how many cardinal points are there
A
4
8
Q
first 4 intermediate points:
A
north east, south east, south west, north west
