Coordinates and Map Symbols Flashcards
(15 cards)
What does the term ‘coordinates’ refer to in mapping?
Coordinates refer to a set of values that determine the position of a point on a map.
How many principal directions are there in a 16 point compass?
There are 16 principal directions in a 16 point compass.
What is the symbol for North on a compass?
The symbol for North is typically represented as an ‘N’.
True or False: The points on a compass are evenly spaced.
True.
Fill in the blank: The direction opposite to East is _____.
West.
What is the direction 45 degrees on a compass?
The direction is Northeast (NE).
Which direction is directly between North and East?
Northeast.
What does the symbol ‘S’ represent on a compass?
The symbol ‘S’ represents South.
List the four cardinal directions.
North, East, South, West.
What compass direction is at 270 degrees?
The direction is West.
True or False: The 16 point compass includes intermediate directions.
True.
What direction is at 135 degrees?
The direction is Southeast (SE).
What is the angle for Southwest on a compass?
The angle for Southwest is 225 degrees.
Fill in the blank: The direction exactly between North and South is _____.
Northeast or Southeast.
How many degrees are there in a full circle?
There are 360 degrees in a full circle.
