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"How to make a compass"
To make a simple compass using the shadow of an object, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Place a block of wood or any object about 90cm long on the ground. This will be used as a shadow post.
Step 2: Wait about ten to fifteen minutes, then place a small stone at the point where the end of the wooden block shadow falls. This stone shall be called the first stone.
Step 3: Wait a little longer and watch the shadow move. Place a second stone at the point where the end of the shadow also moves. This stone shall be called the second stone.
Step 4: Draw a straight line between the two stones. This line will form an east-west line, with the first stone in the west and the second stone in the east.
Step 5: Place the tip of your left foot on the first stone and the tip of your right foot on the second stone. Now you'll be looking north.
The principle of this method is based on the movement of shadows projected by sunlight. During the day, the shadow will move from east to west, creating a clear straight line between the two points you have marked.
This method can be used anywhere on Earth and is a useful skill for outdoor travel or in emergency situations when you need to determine direction without a compass.
This technique demonstrates the connection between humans and nature and the ability to use natural elements to navigate and explore the world around us. "
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