đ 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)
đ 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?
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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.