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1. Direction2. Compass Points3. Reduced Bearing

1. Direction1. Direction

If we want to indicate the position of an object precisely, we need to indicate the direction of the object.

2. Compass Points2. Compass Points

N

S

EW

(Mouseover or hot spot)

N: North

E: East

S: South

W: West

3. Reduced Bearing3. Reduced Bearing

N

S

EW

In the reduced bearing, directions are measured from the north or the south. It is expressed as NxE, NxW, SxE and SxW, where 0< x < 90.

3. Reduced Bearing3. Reduced Bearing

N

S

EW

Take O as the observation point. Drag NxE, NxW, SxE and SxW to the appropriate boxes in the figure below.

O

NxE

NxW

SxE

SxW

A simple map is given. Select two points on the map. A line drawn A simple map is given. Select two points on the map. A line drawn between these two points and the angle will be shown. Students are between these two points and the angle will be shown. Students are required to input the reduced bearing from a point to another point.required to input the reduced bearing from a point to another point.

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Please tell the directions of Airport and Stanley from Victoria Peak.

Input the correct answers. Input the correct answers.

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Airport

Stanley