Direction, Bearing, and Magnetic Bearing (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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How many directional points does the traditional compass system use?
How many directional points does the traditional compass system use?
16 points
What range of degrees does the bearing system use to indicate direction?
What range of degrees does the bearing system use to indicate direction?
0° to 360°
In which direction must you always measure bearing from north?
In which direction must you always measure bearing from north?
Clockwise
What bearing in degrees represents the direction South?
What bearing in degrees represents the direction South?
180°
What does True North represent?
What does True North represent?
The geographical North Pole
Where does a compass needle actually point when used in the field?
Where does a compass needle actually point when used in the field?
Magnetic north
What is magnetic declination?
What is magnetic declination?
Angle between True & magnetic north
What is the formula for calculating magnetic bearing?
What is the formula for calculating magnetic bearing?
True bearing + magnetic declination
Where is north typically located on a map?
Where is north typically located on a map?
At the top
If true bearing is 125° and magnetic declination is 18°W, what is the magnetic bearing?
If true bearing is 125° and magnetic declination is 18°W, what is the magnetic bearing?
143°