🔍 Key Concepts
• Cardinal points and intercardinal points on the compass (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW)
• How subdivisions between cardinal points are spaced in degrees (e.g., halfway, quarter-way)
• Relationship between compass bearings in degrees and their compass point names (like SE, SSE, S)
💭 Think About
• First, write down the degree values for the main points around south: SE, S, and any point in between. Where does SSE fall relative to these?
• Look at the four choices and identify which one is between the bearings for SE and S, and whether it is closer to one or exactly halfway.
• Think about the size of the angle between SE and S in degrees. Into how many equal parts is that interval divided to get named points like SSE?
✅ Before You Answer
• Confirm the degree value you use for due south (S) and southeast (SE) before comparing with the options.
• Make sure you know how many degrees separate SE and S, and then determine the fraction of that interval where SSE lies.
• Verify that the option you favor is between SE and S, not on or beyond either main point.