Map Reading - SS2 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 2
11
What are the two components of compass direction?
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A
Magnetic north and true north
B
Cardinal points and intermediate directions
C
Angular bearings and magnetic variations
D
None of the above
12
What is the bearing if a location is due west?
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A
0 degrees
B
90 degrees
C
180 degrees
D
270 degrees
13
What is the angular measurement of due south?
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A
0 degrees
B
90 degrees
C
180 degrees
D
270 degrees
14
If you are traveling northeast, which cardinal directions are you heading between?
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A
North and east
B
East and south
C
South and west
D
West and north
15
Which concept is used to correct for the difference between true north and magnetic north when using a compass?
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A
Compass direction
B
Angular bearings
C
Magnetic variations
D
Cardinal points
16
Describe the difference between true north and magnetic north.
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17
Explain the concept of magnetic variations and why it's important in navigation.
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18
How are angular bearings expressed, and why are they useful in navigation?
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19
List the four cardinal directions and provide an example of when you might use them.
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20
Explain the role of compass directions and angular bearings in map interpretation and orientation
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