🔍 Key Concepts
• Cardinal and intercardinal points on the compass rose (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW)
• How secondary points like WSW relate to degrees (e.g., halfway or quarter-way between main points)
• The fact that due West is 270° and due South is 180° on a 0–360° compass
💭 Think About
• First, find the degrees for West and for South, then think: is WSW closer to West or to South?
• Is WSW exactly halfway between West and Southwest, or between West and South? Sketch a simple compass rose to see the relationships.
• Compare each option with 270° (West): which one is offset in the correct direction and by a reasonable amount for WSW?
✅ Before You Answer
• Confirm that you are using the 0° = North, clockwise to 360° system.
• Make sure you know the exact degree values of W (270°), SW (225°), and how many degrees lie between them.
• Check which choice places the course between West and Southwest, not beyond either point.