Which environmental feature can help in determining orientation?

Landmarks are significant environmental features utilized to assist individuals in determining orientation. They provide recognizable visual cues or reference points that can be used for navigation and understanding one's surroundings. When a person can identify a landmark—such as a distinctive building, natural formation, or public monument—they can gain a clearer sense of direction and position in relation to that landmark. This ability to relate one’s location to a known feature is fundamental to effective orientation.

While noise levels, weather conditions, and time of day may provide context or influence a person’s outdoor experience, they do not serve as reliable tools for orientation in the same way landmarks do. Noise levels may signal certain activities or environments but do not provide specific locational references. Weather conditions can affect visibility and comfort but do not inherently aid in navigation, and the time of day might influence the usability of certain landmarks or the general environment but again lacks the direct link to orientation that established landmarks provide.