One of the topics covered when studying shapes in KS3 Maths is bearings. Bearings are angles measured clockwise from the direction of north. We use them for navigation and to help us find our way. Aircraft and ships are both navigated by using bearings and countries would still be waiting to be discovered without them!
Let's imagine a clock face with 12 o'clock representing north and your position being the centre of the dial. 3 o'clock would have a bearing of 090 degrees because it is 90o from north, in a clockwise direction. 9 o'clock would have a bearing of 270 because it is 270o from north in a clockwise direction. 6 o'clock would have a bearing of 180 because it is 180o from north in a clockwise direction. If you ever get stuck with bearings then just remember this clock face.
So, now you can navigate with bearings, let's see if you can find your way to the end of this quiz on the subject. Take your time and read each question carefully. Good luck!.
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'The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies' describes what? |
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Bearing |
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Direction |
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Instruction |
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North |
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One way of describing direction from a point is to use what? |
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3-figure bearings |
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An arrow |
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Good directions |
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Hand signals |
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3.
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Bearings are measured from which line? |
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East line |
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North line |
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South line |
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Start line |
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4.
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A complete circle has how many degrees? |
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90o |
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180o |
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270o |
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360o |
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5.
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Bearings are always measured in which direction? |
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Anti-clockwise |
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Clockwise |
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Downwards |
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Upwards |
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6.
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What bearing would you be walking on if you were heading east? |
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030o |
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045o |
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060o |
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090o |
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7.
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How many degrees would you turn when changing from a northerly heading to a southerly heading? |
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90o |
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180o |
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270o |
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360o |
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8.
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You are facing south and want to face west. Which way and by how many degrees would you turn? |
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60o to your left |
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90o to your left |
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90o to your right |
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180o in either direction |
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If a ship is on a bearing of 020o from a lighthouse, what is the bearing of the lighthouse from the ship? |
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120o |
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200o |
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220o |
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280o |
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10.
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What is the back bearing of the bearing 245o |
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165o |
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310o |
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360o |
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65o |
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1.
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'The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies' describes what? |
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[x] |
Bearing |
[ ] |
Direction |
[ ] |
Instruction |
[ ] |
North |
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2.
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One way of describing direction from a point is to use what? |
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[x] |
3-figure bearings |
[ ] |
An arrow |
[ ] |
Good directions |
[ ] |
Hand signals |
|
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3.
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Bearings are measured from which line? |
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[ ] |
East line |
[x] |
North line |
[ ] |
South line |
[ ] |
Start line |
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4.
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A complete circle has how many degrees? |
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90o |
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180o |
[ ] |
270o |
[x] |
360o |
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5.
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Bearings are always measured in which direction? |
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[ ] |
Anti-clockwise |
[x] |
Clockwise |
[ ] |
Downwards |
[ ] |
Upwards |
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6.
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What bearing would you be walking on if you were heading east? |
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030o |
[ ] |
045o |
[ ] |
060o |
[x] |
090o |
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7.
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How many degrees would you turn when changing from a northerly heading to a southerly heading? |
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90o |
[x] |
180o |
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270o |
[ ] |
360o |
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8.
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You are facing south and want to face west. Which way and by how many degrees would you turn? |
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60o to your left |
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90o to your left |
[x] |
90o to your right |
[ ] |
180o in either direction |
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9.
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If a ship is on a bearing of 020o from a lighthouse, what is the bearing of the lighthouse from the ship? |
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120o |
[x] |
200o |
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220o |
[ ] |
280o |
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10.
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What is the back bearing of the bearing 245o |
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165o |
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310o |
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360o |
[x] |
65o |
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