Which of the following professionals does NOT directly depend on a magnetic compass to find directions while…

Which of the following professionals does NOT directly depend on a magnetic compass to find directions while working?
  1. A sailor navigating across the open ocean
  2. An aviator flying through thick cloud cover
  3. A mountaineer trekking in a dense jungle
  4. A traffic policeman directing vehicles at a city junction

Solution

Sailors, pilots, and trekkers need a magnetic compass for direction where landmarks are missing, whereas a traffic policeman operates at a fixed city location.

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