A compass rose is placed on a map to show which direction is true north. It usually also has pointers to the other 3 cardinal directions (east, west, and south) and sometimes to the directions between those four (northeast, southwest, etc.)
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∙ 15y agoA compass rose is a symbol on a map that shows the cardinal directions (north, east, south, west) and sometimes intermediate directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, northwest). It helps users determine which direction they are facing and how to navigate.
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∙ 14y agoA compass rose cannot be shown in text-only WikiAnswers. A compass rose is the graphic on a map that shows the direction of North, South, East, and West in relation to the map, and sometimes also identifies other, intermediate directions such as "Northeast."
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∙ 14y agoit showss north south east and west but my world geography teacher said that it just means north nothing else he said that cardinal directions means north south east and west
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∙ 9y agoA compass rose shows what the directions are. It is usually found in a compass, in order for someone to find their way.
The compass rose shows the direction of North on a map.
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I refer to the compass rose on the map to find my direction.
A compass rose is used to indicate the cardinal directions (north, south, east, west) on a map. To use it, align the compass rose on the map with the corresponding cardinal direction, and then use it as a reference point to determine the direction of other geographic features.
The Compass Rose was created in 1982-07.
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The compass rose shows the direction of North on a map.
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A compass rose on a map helps users determine direction by indicating cardinal (north, south, east, west) and often intermediate (northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest) directions. This aids navigation and orientation on the map, making it easier to understand geographical relationships and find one's way.
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where did the name "compass rose" come from?
I refer to the compass rose on the map to find my direction.
The Compass Rose is the part of the map that tells you directions.
Every map needs a compass rose on it to tell direction.
If you mean the difference between a compass and a compass rose: The compass is the complete instrument. The compass rose is the degree wheel printed under the needle.