Bearings (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What do bearings describe?
What do bearings describe?
Direction using angles from north
What is the correct three-step method for finding bearings?
What is the correct three-step method for finding bearings?
FROM → NORTHLINE → CLOCKWISE
In 'bearing of B from A', which point is the starting point for measurement?
In 'bearing of B from A', which point is the starting point for measurement?
Point A
In which direction must bearings always be measured from north?
In which direction must bearings always be measured from north?
Clockwise
How should be written as a bearing?
How should be written as a bearing?
Why must bearings be written in three-figure format?
Why must bearings be written in three-figure format?
To prevent confusion
If a bearing is less than , what do you do to find the reverse bearing?
If a bearing is less than , what do you do to find the reverse bearing?
Add
The bearing of Z from Y is . What is the bearing of Y from Z?
The bearing of Z from Y is . What is the bearing of Y from Z?
If a bearing is greater than , how do you find the reverse bearing?
If a bearing is greater than , how do you find the reverse bearing?
Subtract
On a map where 2 cm = 1 km, what real distance does 3 cm represent?
On a map where 2 cm = 1 km, what real distance does 3 cm represent?
1.5 km
Where should the northline be drawn when finding a bearing?
Where should the northline be drawn when finding a bearing?
At the FROM point