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ZIMSEC O-Level Geography

7.6.4Direction and bearing

Direction and bearing in ZIMSEC O-Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 1.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.6.4.1Explain the concept of direction and illustrate compass directions.
  2. 7.6.4.2Calculate bearings and navigate using a magnetic compass.

Lessons

  • Direction and bearings on maps

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Direction and bearing: sample question

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Map extract E (fictional area), scale 1:50 000, grid squares 1 km.

N \ E 25 26 27 28
76 Hill top, spot height 1420 m at 252 762 Forest Footpath runs east–west Mission at 282 762
75 Steep slope Clinic at 263 755 River flows south-east Bridge at 284 756
74 Grassland Dip tank at 267 747 School at 278 741 Cultivated land
73 Borehole at 252 732 Cattle pens Gravel road runs east–west Shop at 282 732

What is the bearing of the shop from the hill top?

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