Wait, don't panic just yet! Nature is there to help! After getting a few push ups as punishment for losing that very crucial piece of equipment, here are steps you can take to find out the direction you are looking at:
1) The most simplest one is by looking at the bright hot sun.
We all know that the Sun rises from the east and sets at the west.Using that knowledge, you'll know what to do. Wake up in the morning, see where is the sun! That's your East. Turn 90 degrees Anti clockwise, and holy mother of all compasses! That's your North!
2) Look for moss
It usually grows on the North side of rocks or trees, or at least plentifully there, apparently. Hmm.. strange greenish mush.3) Look for spider webs which usually grow on the south side of trees.
4) If you’re near a body of water where birds, fish, or amphibians are breeding, keep in mind that they often prefer to breed on the west side. (ooh?)
5) Hmm, the most interesting one. Probably written in the Usaha Notes if I'm not mistaken. Take an analog watch (the one with the hands).
When you're on the Nothern Hemisphere (Malaysia is considered to be on the Northern Hemisphere yea), point your Hour Hand at the Sun.
When you're on the Southern Hemisphere instead, point your 12 o'clock mark at the Sun.
Then, the line that bisects the angle between the Hour hand and 12 o'clock will be either the North/South. To determine that, just track the sun.
(Image of watch from: www.ozspy.com.au/cartimages_upload/AMP3WATCH.jpg)
(Image of world map from: www.mapsharing.org/.../1-world-map-political.gif)
Though these methods are only approximations and do not entirely eliminate the need to utilise a more accurate compass. So, I guess you've learned your lesson: DON'T DROP YOUR COMPASS.
Well, that's all. Hope you've enjoyed it!
Bee Lee
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