Navigating with a Magnetic Compass

What did the first explorers use to find their way?

• A magnetic compass

• A telescope

• A GPS

• A map

What tool helped explorers know which way was North?

• A weather vane

• A magnetic compass

• A clock

• A sundial

Why was knowing the direction of North important?

• It made the world easier to navigate

• It helped explorers find treasure

• It helped explorers tell time

• It made the world smaller

Which direction did the compass help explorers find?

• South

• North

• West

• East

What was the main benefit of using a magnetic compass?

• It made the world more colorful

• It helped explorers find food

• It made the world a more navigable place

• It helped explorers travel faster