What are bearings and how do we use them

The video tutorial explains the use of triangles and bearings in navigation. It introduces the concept of bearings, which are used to give directions, and explains the standard angles associated with bearings. The tutorial also covers how to describe bearings using directional terms like north, south, east, and west, and provides examples of how to interpret these directions.

What is a common use of bearings in navigation?

• To calculate the area of a triangle

• To give directions using angles

• To determine the speed of a vehicle

• To measure the height of a building

In standard bearings, what degree is associated with the East direction?

• 270 degrees

• 180 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 0 degrees

If a bearing is given as 45 degrees, which direction does it indicate?

• South-East

• North-West

• South-West

• North-East

How would you interpret the bearing 'North 60 degrees West'?

• Start at North and move 60 degrees towards East

• Start at North and move 60 degrees towards West

• Start at West and move 60 degrees towards North

• Start at East and move 60 degrees towards North

What does the bearing 'South 15 degrees East' instruct you to do?

• Move 15 degrees towards West from South

• Move 15 degrees towards East from South

• Move 15 degrees towards North from East

• Move 15 degrees towards South from East