Understanding Bearings and Angles

The video tutorial introduces the concept of bearings, explaining how they are angles used to indicate directions on a compass. It covers the three main rules of bearings: they must have three figures, be measured clockwise, and always start from North. The tutorial provides practical examples and advanced techniques for calculating bearings, including solving complex problems with and without diagrams. It also demonstrates real-life applications, such as ship navigation, and concludes with encouragement for further practice.

What angle is assigned to the North direction on a compass?

• 0°

• 180°

• 270°

• 90°

If you turn from North to East, what angle have you turned through?

• 45°

• 90°

• 270°

• 180°

What is the angle for a full turn on a compass?

• 360°

• 270°

• 180°

• 90°

According to the first rule of bearings, how many figures should a bearing have?

• Three

• Four

• One

• Two

In which direction are bearings always measured?

• Upwards

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

• Downwards

From which direction are bearings always measured?

• West

• North

• South

• East

What is the bearing of East if measured from North?

• 360

• 270

• 180

• 090

If you are at the bank and need to find the bearing to the bus stop, which direction do you start facing?

• North

• West

• South

• East

What is the bearing of the park from the bus stop if you turn clockwise?

• 270

• 360

• 180

• 090

How do you measure a bearing using a protractor?

• Place the protractor at the angle and read both scales.

• Place the protractor at the angle and read the outside scale.

• Place the protractor at the angle and read the inside scale.

• Place the protractor at the angle and read the top scale.