All About Compasses
By : D.Robinson
How Compasses works
The compass needles stay oriented in the same direction because it is effected by earth magnetic field. We know this because the compass needle is attracted by the North and South poles. What's the magnetic field ? Continue reading if you want to find out !
Earth Magnetic Field
A magnetic field it a electrical circle around Earth to protect is from the dangerous things in the sun. Because the sun is 5500 degrees , there wouldn't be any live on Earth. The water would of turned in to dried up dirt and everything would of been bad.
Earth Magnetic Field
As you can see the thing that looks like a eight around us is the Earth magnetic field. This is no visible.
Compass
This is a real life compass.
Another One
This is also a real life compass. I used this compass at a camping program.
Step By Step : How to use a compass
To get to one place to another using a compass you must first line up the compass with the North , then determine the direction you need to travel. Once you have a direction of travel you will select objects that fall in that line and move toward them. Same thing if you go to the South , East , or West.
Diving Compass
This compass is called a diving compass. When you in the water you will have to use this to know where to go. If not good luck getting home.
Compass Parts
I think the picture explain itself.
Get A Compass
Imagine you there , alone in the dark . What are going to do ? GET A COMPASS !!!
Bio About Me :)
My name is D'asjah ( De-Asia) Robinson. I' m Thirteen & I Did Research This Information . I Don't Have Any Good Pictures
Email: dasjahrobinson@yahoo.com
Location: Fort Wayne, IN, United States