Northwest
Northwest is a cardinal direction, one of the four intermediate points on a compass, specifically located halfway between north and west. It is opposite of southeast and is commonly abbreviated as NW.
Geographical Significance[edit | edit source]
In geography, the northwest direction can be used to describe a specific area or region. For example, the Northwestern United States is a region of the country that includes states like Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Similarly, the Northwest Territories is a federal territory in northern Canada.
Cultural Significance[edit | edit source]
The term "northwest" also has cultural significance in various contexts. For example, the Pacific Northwest is not only a geographic region but also a cultural concept, encompassing a diverse range of peoples, traditions, and histories.
Meteorological Significance[edit | edit source]
In meteorology, winds are often described according to the direction from which they originate. Therefore, a northwest wind originates from the northwest and blows towards the southeast.
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In navigation, northwest is one of the four intercardinal directions. On a compass, it is located at 315 degrees, halfway between north (0 or 360 degrees) and west (270 degrees).
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