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, they are d or rain.
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ss
always be fully functional. condition
Natural navigation does not require the use of a battery as it is not
electronic, whereas a GPS does. This means that anyone using a GPS Natural navigation can become outdated whereas a GPS system
would be limited to the amount of time in which they could utilize it. automatically updates.
However, with natural navigation, it is always accessible. In addition to
this, a GPS is usually installed in mobile phones. With a mobile phone
Natural navigation does not allow individuals to gain
being used for other purposes in addition to the GPS, this would cause
an idea of a what a location may look like before
the battery to reduce in charge even quicker.
journey. However a GPS gives individuals the ability
A GPS can provide an individual with their precise location without to gain a street view on the area as if they are
the requirement of the individual to have any knowledge or skills in physically there already. In addition to this, a GPS
map reading. However, with natural navigation, individuals would takes into consideration factors such as traffic and
need to understand how to map read and convey map reading skills weather conditions to provide an effective and most
otherwise their readings will not be accurate. suitable route for journeys.
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