Map Reading - SS2 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 2
What are the two components of compass direction?
Magnetic north and true north
Cardinal points and intermediate directions
Angular bearings and magnetic variations
None of the above
What is the bearing if a location is due west?
0 degrees
90 degrees
180 degrees
270 degrees
What is the angular measurement of due south?
0 degrees
90 degrees
180 degrees
270 degrees
If you are traveling northeast, which cardinal directions are you heading between?
North and east
East and south
South and west
West and north
Which concept is used to correct for the difference between true north and magnetic north when using a compass?
Compass direction
Angular bearings
Magnetic variations
Cardinal points
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.