A vessel heading WSW is on a course of...

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A vessel heading WSW is on a course of __________.

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A vessel heading WSW is on a course of __________.

🔍 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.