Map Reading - SS2 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What are the four main cardinal points?
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North, East, South, West
B
Up, Down, Left, Right
C
Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night
D
None of the above
2
What does true north represent?
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A
The direction a magnetic compass points
B
The geographic North Pole
C
The direction toward the South Pole
D
The direction the sun rises
3
Magnetic variations are also known as:
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A
Compass corrections
B
Compass rose
C
Declination
D
None of the above
4
In compass direction, what does 270 degrees represent?
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A
North
B
East
C
South
D
West
5
What is the bearing if a location is 45 degrees clockwise from the north direction?
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45 degrees
B
90 degrees
C
135 degrees
D
180 degrees
6
Which direction is halfway between north and east?
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Northwest
B
Northeast
C
Southeast
D
Southwest
7
What do you need to account for when using a magnetic compass for navigation?
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A
Magnetic variations
B
Cardinal directions
C
Intermediate directions
D
True north
8
If you want to express a direction using degrees measured clockwise from the north direction, what are you using?
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A
Cardinal points
B
Compass bearings
C
Intermediate directions
D
Magnetic variations
9
Which concept is crucial for describing the orientation of objects or locations on maps and in real-world scenarios?
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Magnetic variations
B
Angular bearings
C
Cardinal directions
D
True north
10
In which direction does a magnetic compass point?
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A
True north
B
Magnetic north
C
East
D
South
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