Geographical direction judgment skills

Geographical orientation judgment is a very practical skill in daily life. The following are some common geographical direction judgment skills:

Sun positioning method: during the day, the orientation can be initially determined by observing the position of the sun. In the northern hemisphere, the sun generally points south at noon; In the afternoon, the sun sets in the west, pointing southwest; In the morning, the sun is in the east and points to the southeast.

Constellation navigation method: at night, use constellations to identify the direction. The most representative in the northern hemisphere is the Big Dipper, whose twice-long straight line points to the North Star, whose position roughly points to the north.

Directional marker method: in some cities and public places, there will be directional markers marked with directions, and you can refer to these signs to judge the direction.

Landmark reference method: be familiar with the surrounding geographical environment, observe and remember important landmark objects, such as large buildings, rivers or mountains, and determine the direction according to their position changes.

Usage of compass: Carrying a compass can accurately judge the direction. The north of the compass is very referential, indicating the basic directions such as north, south, east and west.

Mobile tool-assisted method: with the help of modern technology, use the compass function in mobile phone or navigation equipment to judge the direction.

Asking for directions: If you can't judge the direction when you encounter difficulties, you can ask people nearby or the service facilities on the map for location information.

It should be noted that these methods are for reference only, and the actual situation may be affected by environmental factors such as geographical location and weather. In order to improve the accuracy, it is suggested to combine various methods to make judgments and make comparison and adjustment with the actual geographical environment at any time.