WAEC Geography 1995 Question 3

Question 3

Map Scale, Distance and Direction

Use the map of DOBA DISTRICT to answer this question. The angular bearing of Baku from Ase is approximately

Diagram for this question
  1. A.045°
  2. B.060°
  3. C.135°
  4. D.225°
  5. E.315°
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Answer: E (315°)

Explanation

Baku lies far to the west-north-west of Ase, so measuring clockwise from north at Ase gives a bearing a little over 300°, closest to 315°.