Practice Computation Of Included Angles From Bearings (1.14.6)

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Question 1.
What is a bearing?
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Think about how we describe directions.
Question 2.
What does WCB stand for?
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Consider how bearings are measured.
3Question 3.
What is the included angle if the reduced bearings are 45° and 135°?
- 90°
- 180°
- 270°
- 45°
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Think about the angular difference.
4Question 4.
True or False: Local attraction has no effect on compass readings.
- True
- False
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Consider what can interfere with magnetic fields.
Question 5.
You measure two lines with bearings of 85° and 275°. Find the included angle and explain your reasoning.
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Think about their relative positions.
Question 6.
Calculate the included angle for the reduced bearings: 60° and 240°. Justify your calculation method.
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Identify their quadrant positions here.

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