Map Reading - SS2 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 2

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What are the two components of compass direction?

A

Magnetic north and true north

B

Cardinal points and intermediate directions

C

Angular bearings and magnetic variations

D

None of the above

correct option: b
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12

What is the bearing if a location is due west?

A

0 degrees

B

90 degrees

C

180 degrees

D

270 degrees

correct option: d
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13

What is the angular measurement of due south?

A

0 degrees

B

90 degrees

C

180 degrees

D

270 degrees

correct option: c
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14

If you are traveling northeast, which cardinal directions are you heading between?

A

North and east

B

East and south

C

South and west

D

West and north

correct option: a
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15

Which concept is used to correct for the difference between true north and magnetic north when using a compass?

A

Compass direction

B

Angular bearings

C

Magnetic variations

D

Cardinal points

correct option: c
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16

Describe the difference between true north and magnetic north.

True north is the geographic North Pole, while magnetic north is the direction a magnetic compass points, influenced by the Earth's magnetic field.

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17

Explain the concept of magnetic variations and why it's important in navigation.

Magnetic variations, or magnetic declination, is the angle between true north and magnetic north at a specific location. It's important because it helps navigate accurately by accounting for differences between a compass reading and true direction.

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18

How are angular bearings expressed, and why are they useful in navigation?

Angular bearings are expressed in degrees measured clockwise from the north direction. They are useful in navigation because they provide a precise way to describe direction.

 

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19

List the four cardinal directions and provide an example of when you might use them.

The four cardinal directions are North, East, South, and West. They are used in navigation, map reading, and giving directions, such as "Head north on this road."

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20

Explain the role of compass directions and angular bearings in map interpretation and orientation

Compass directions and angular bearings are crucial for interpreting maps and orienting oneself. They help in accurately determining the direction and location of features on a map or in the real world.

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