"Put the red in the shed" is a helpful cue for
A) orienting the map.
B) orienting self to north by compass.
C) taking a 180 degree bearing.
D) taking a 90degree bearing.
E) orienting self to the map.

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"Put the red in the shed" is a mnemonic for using a compass, where the red end of the compass needle (which points to magnetic north) is aligned with the orienting arrow (the "shed") on the compass housing, helping to orient oneself to north.

"Put the Red in the Shed" Is a Helpful Cue