Choose the place and the time of year for your trip before moving to the next part. (I chose Moscow, Russia in Mid-June) Now Applying the Function of the Compass: By using an atlas and compass rose, you should also be able to locate the direction of the following landmarks or landforms in relation to where you will be staying. The following are examples: bordering countries Example: The United States is bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south.
