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