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Using a Map and Compass

Parts of a Compass Most compasses have markings similar to these: (1) baseplate, (2) glow in the dark pointer, (3) ruler, (4) needle, (5) orienting lines, (6) direction of travel arrow, (7) index line, (8) declination scale, (9) orienting arrow, (10) housing, (11) dial, (12) scales Baseplate: the hard surface that the compass is mounted…

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Making Compasses in the Wild

Components and Magnetism A compass acts as a pointer to magnetic north because the magnetized needle aligns itself with the lines of the Earth’ magnetic field.  Making a compass in the wild requires a magnetic needle and something to allow it to pivot from.  Ferrous metal that is un-magnetized can be used and magnetized later. …

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