Is there still a compass in nature? The more the merrier

The first type of "compass" is the sun.

We live in the Northern Hemisphere, and except for areas south of the Tropic of Capricorn, the sun's rays always come from the south. In this way, the north-south direction is easily determined. We all know that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, the sun rises in the east in the morning, the direction is west when it sets in the evening, and the sun is in our south at noon.

However, you should not apply this method dogmatically, especially if you are in the southern hemisphere or between the Tropic of Capricorn.

The second type of "compass" is the moon.

The crescent moon on the third and fourth days of the first month, low in the western sky at sunset; On the seventh and eighth half moons of the first month, when the sun just went down, it was above our heads. At the middle of the moon, as soon as the sun goes down, the moon rises in the east.

The direction of the moon at night is: first quarter moon, 6 p.m. in the south, and 12 p.m. in the west. Full Moon (14th to 18th), 6 p.m. in the east, 12 p.m. in the south, and 6 a.m. in the west the next morning.

At the end of the quarter, at 12 o'clock in the east at night, and at 6 o'clock in the south the next morning.

The third type of "compass" is the North Star.

The North Star is the best compass, and the direction of the North Star is due north.

But how do you find the North Star? In fact, as long as you find the familiar Big Dipper, it is easy. The Big Dipper is like a water spoon, and the two stars on the side of the water spoon are about five times the same as the two stars, and there is a brighter star, which is the North Star.

Opposite the North Star, there is also a constellation Cassiopeia, shaped like the English letter W, which can also help us find the North Star.

Around 8 o'clock in the evening, if you can find Polaris with the constellation Ursa Major from February to August, and from December to January, it is better to rely on Cassiopeia.

The fourth type of "compass" is trees.

This method is also very easy. For example, north of the Tropic of Capricorn, the sunlight comes from the south, and the trees from the south get more heat from the sun than from the north, so the branches of the trees that grow independently are more lush and thicker to the south, while the branches to the north are sparse and weaker.

It can also be judged from the annual rings. The wide rings face south, and the dense ones face north. Because the south grows faster than the north, the interval between the rings is wider.

The fifth type of "compass" is snow.

Again, take the example of the northern hemisphere in which we are located. The snow on the southern slopes is tighter and granular. The snow on the northern slopes is softer and drier.

When the snow melts, the snow on the southern slopes is more likely to melt than on the north.

Most of the above refers to common sense, and I will add: first, looking at the mountains in the nature of the north of our country, the south side is lush with vegetation, and the north side is mostly rocky and grassy; In the middle of the plain, the canopy of trees is dense in the south direction, and the branches and leaves stretch long;

Leaves, snow, doors, North Star, sun.

Nature's compass refers to some phenomena, characteristics, or biological behaviors in nature that have an important guiding role in our daily lives. First of all, the sun is one of nature's main compasses. We can judge time and direction by observing the position and rays of the sun.

The direction of sunrise and sunset can indicate the east-west direction, while the height of the sun and the length of the shadow can indicate the time. Secondly, the stars are also one of the compasses in nature. By observing the position and brightness of the stars, we can determine the direction, especially at night or when the sun cannot be relied upon.

The North Star is especially useful in the Northern Hemisphere, as it is located in a fixed location north of Lingzao and can be used to help us find the north. In addition, geographical features in nature can also be used as a compass. Topographic features such as mountains, rivers, lakes, etc., play an important role in geographic navigation.

We can use their relative position and shape to determine the direction and position. Finally, the behavior of animals and plants can also serve as a compass for nature. The migration of migratory birds, the movement paths of ants, etc., are all related to seasons and directions, and their behavior can give us clues about direction and climate.

1. Annual rings. When viewed from the stump, the denser end of the rings is the north, and the other way around. This is closely related to sunlight, and the sunny side grows faster, so the southern growth rings grow sparsely and loosely, while the northern side is dense and firm.

2. Moss. The south side of the ridge and the slope of the soil is dry and laughing, and the grass grows luxuriantly; The north side is humid and mossy because there is little sunlight in the north.

3. Bamboo. The greenish side of the bamboo, facing south, and the greener side, facing north, usually turns the tip of the bamboo backwards to the south in the absence of rock winds.

4. Observe fruit trees.

The southern side of the fruit tree has dense foliage, more fruits, and smooth bark; The northern side, on the other hand, has fewer foliage, bears few fruits, and has rough bark.

5. The entrance of the ant's nest.

Ants love sunlight, and the entrance to the hole is generally opened to the south in a sunny place.

6. Pine resin. On the branches of pine and cedar trees, the south-facing side tends to condense a large amount of pine resin, and the clump is large, but the north side does not have this phenomenon.

7. Apples. The red side of the apple on the tree usually faces south, and the green side faces north.

8. Mountain cliffs.

The cliffs are bare in the north and in the south, and the plants are not easy to grow because there is no sunlight.

9. Sun Since China is located in the northern hemisphere of the earth, the sun rises in the east and the sun is in the south at noon. At other times, the direction of the sun can be roughly determined based on its direction, so that the north-south direction can also be determined.

10. Polaris touches the code.

Polaris is a brighter star in the direction of the Earth's North Pole, and can be determined by finding Polaris at night. Find the Big Dipper first, the Big Dipper is like a water spoon, and the two stars on the side of the water spoon are extended to see that they are about five times the same, and there is a brighter star, which is the North Star.