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A map's orientation usually includes a North arrow. If the arrow points to the bottom of the map, which direction is at the top?
If the North arrow points to the bottom, then the opposite direction, South, must be at the top of the map. This reverses the conventional map orientation.
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Question: A map's orientation usually includes a North arrow. If the arrow points to the bottom of the map, which direction is at the top?
Answer options:
- North ✅ South
- East
- West
Correct answer: South
Explanation: If the North arrow points to the bottom, then the opposite direction, South, must be at the top of the map. This reverses the conventional map orientation.
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