Mapping Flashcards
1
Q
Magnetic compass
A
Magnetic compasses
Base plate compass (has a disk in liquid)
Thumb compass (an attachment to have compass on thumb)
Card compass (a seamans compass which absorbs any motion)
Prismatic compass (highly accurate compass that also allows you to see far away objects)
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Q
Non magnetic compass
A
Gyro compass (uses spinning and earth physics to show north)
Astro Compass (used in north and south poles it lines up with stars)
Solid state compass (is a digital compass that uses electromagnetic sensors)
GPS compass (uses saterlights to convey location) (GPS. global, positioning, system)
