Question

Explain the following terms:
(i) Grid North
(ii) Magnetic Variation
(iii) Cardinal Points
(iv) Magnetic North

Hint:

Bearings are essential for navigation; differentiate between Grid North, True North, and Magnetic North for accurate map reading

Answer 1

Grid North:
Grid North is the direction of the vertical grid lines shown on a map, pointing towards the top of the map.

Magnetic Variation:
Magnetic variation is the angular difference between True North and Magnetic North. It varies based on location and time.

Cardinal Points:
Cardinal points are the four main directions on a compass: North, East, South, and West.

Magnetic North:
Magnetic North is the direction a magnetic compass needle points, which aligns with the Earth’s magnetic field.